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Work Study Certificates Leading to Part-time Diploma In Software Engineering

Topic:ICT, Media & Design

Course Type:Work-Study Programmes

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    TBA
  • Registration Period:

    TBA
  • Duration/Frequency:

    TBA
  • Mode of Training:

    Facilitated Learning (F2F/ Online Synchronous) conducted by RP, SP and structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) with the participating company.
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic
  • Funding:

    Other funding

The Part-Time Diploma in Software Engineering is a joint programme offered by Republic Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic. The objective of this programme is to develop competent and skilled manpower in support of the ICT sector in the area of software engineering.

Course Objective

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

  • Apply computational thinking and key foundational programming concepts in program or software construction
  • Apply the principles and concepts of database management systems for data management that enables users to store structured and unstructured data
  • Analyse, design and manage software solutions and projects that applies various software development methodologies and best practices
  • Apply user experience and user interface principles to develop multi-platform software applications using front-end and back-end software frameworks, programming languages and libraries
  • Apply secure software design principles and techniques and undertake software testing to ensure quality, and robust software solutions
  • Apply or infuse emerging ICT technologies in software solutions, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Apply DevOps practices and tools to increase an organisations ability to deliver applications and services at high velocity
  • Use cloud-based platforms for software solutioning and deployment.
  • Work within collaborative teams to integrate knowledge and technical skills acquired to design, develop and deploy software solutions from end-to-end.

Course Outline

This Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Software Engineering will take 12 months to complete. Additional 3 MCs to be completed for the award of a Diploma.

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Minimum Requirements

Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are:
  • Within three years of graduation from ITE or the Operational Ready Date (ORD) for full-time National Servicemen, or
  • Within five years of graduation from ITE, and if their employer is a participating company.
  • Applicants should possess a relevant NITEC (min. GPA: 2.0) or Higher NITEC Certificates
  • Admission will be reviewed and approved by the polytechnic on a case-by-case basis.

Certification / Accreditation

MC 1: Modular Certificate in Programming Foundations (Conducted by RP)
MC 2: Modular Certificate in Software Development I (Conducted by SP)

Upon completion of the two modular certificates and fulfilment of the skills competency through on-the-job training within the twelve-month validity period, participants may consider completing MC3, MC4 and MC5 to be awarded the Diploma in Software Engineering. 

Suitable for

Applicants who possess a relevant NITEC (min. GPA: 2.0) or Higher NITEC Certificates and hired by a participating company.