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Post-Diploma Certificate in Fundamentals of Data Science

Name: Post-Diploma Certificate in Fundamentals of Data Science
Price: 4044.00 SGD
Rating: 3.7 (22 reviews)

Training Provider: SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC

Course Reference: TGS-2024046240

S$4,044

About This Course

This is a certificate under the Specialist Diploma in Data Science (Data Engineering).

What You'll Learn

The Certificate in Fundamentals of Data Science provides students with foundational knowledge and skills in statistics, programming, and data analysis using Python. It covers probability, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling distributions, statistical estimation, hypothesis testing, and linear regression. Students will also learn to retrieve, manipulate, process, analyse, and visualise structured and unstructured data, work with relational and NoSQL databases, and apply basic text and document processing techniques to extract insights from diverse data sources. The certificate also introduces Generative AI-assisted coding and debugging workflows while developing programming fundamentals and responsible AI usage.

Entry Requirements

Polytechnic Diploma/ University with Engineering or IT diploma/degree:
Applicants must have an Engineering/ IT diploma or degree from a recognized polytechnic*/ university** in Singapore

Polytechnic Diploma/ University with Maths requirement:
Applicants must have any other diploma or degree from a recognized polytechnic*/ university** in Singapore, and possess a Pass grade in either GCE ‘O’ level Mathematics or a Mathematics subject at diploma level.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Applicants with relevant work experience in a data-related or analytical role will be considered on case-by-case basis, with consideration of supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

* NYP, NP, RP, SP or TP
** NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS or SUTD (Appl. with degrees from other universities are considered on a case-by-case)