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Diploma (Conversion) in Web and Programming

Topic:Infocomm Technologies (ICT)

Course Type:Part-Time Diploma and Post-Diploma Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    21 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
    21 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
  • Registration Period:

    01 Dec 2024 to 02 Mar 2025
    01 Dec 2024 to 02 Mar 2025
  • Duration/Frequency:

    2 Evenings per week, 630pm-930pm
  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic
  • Funding:

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Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified when there is a new run.

Class schedule:
Up to 2 evenings a week
6.30pm to 9:30pm

Course Duration: 
300 hours (1 year)

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
Email: ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

For course specific details,
please contact the course manager:
Name: Mr Low Jin Kiat
Email: Low_Jin_Kiat@sp.edu.sg

Course Objective

The Infocomm Media 2025 Master Plan highlighted Software Development is one of the key job areas requiring tech-savvy manpower. According to the master plan, its pool must widen to include graduates from Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and other fields through programmes converting them to Tech Specialists for jobs in the emerging Tech fields. With the growing pervasiveness of Infocomm Technology (IT), the workforce will increasingly need to go beyond basic usage of computers and mobile devices to use to solve day to day business problems and improve efficiency and productivity. With the increased demand for IT, many roles in the 21st century require coding and computational thinking skills to develop software, as well as applications for both the Infocomm sector and non-Infocomm ones.

Participants will focus on picking 2 core popular programming languages up: JavaScript and Python, widely used for web applications and data analytics. In addition, for User Interface (UI) related web design, participants will pick up html, CSS, bootstrap and some photoshop editing skills.

Participants are required to bring computer notebooks when attending lessons, to access E-learning materials, writing reports, etc.

The course aims providing focused training, in the fundamentals of web development, to participants. The following objectives will be achieved upon the completion of the course:

1. For the design perspective, participants will receive training on optimising website design and creation.

2. For the technical perspective, participants will receive training in

  • fundamentals of programming
  • client side/frontend development
  • back-end web development

Course Outline

The course is a One-Year Part-Time programme. It consists of 2 Post Diploma Certificates (PDC) conducted over 2 semesters, 1 PDC per semester. The first PDC to start with is PDC1. The classes are conducted in the evening. Each PDC will consist of a few modules and the details are as follows:

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Semester One

PDC 1: Certificate in Web Development Fundamentals
Module 1: Fundamentals of Web Development Technology
Module 2: Fundamentals of Programming
Module 3: Visual Interface Design

Semester Two

PDC 2: Certificate in Web Programming
Module 1: Backend Development
Module 2: Web Programming
Module 3: Capstone Project

Participants must complete PDC1 before they can progress to PDC2.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have a polytechnic diploma or university degree to apply for the Diploma (Conversion) in Web and Programming

Applicants who do not have any technical IT knowledge may be required to take a selection test to gauge their suitability for the course

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants, not meeting the entry requirements, may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Shortlisted applicants will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants

Certification / Accreditation

 

Upon completion of two Certificates within a two-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Diploma (Conversion) qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Participant who has completed both PDC1 and PDC2 from the this course will be granted exemption for module “Front-End Web Development” when he/she enrols into the Specialist Diploma in Full Stack Web Development.

Testimonials

Ms Aries Tan, 21, who graduated from Singapore Polytechnic last February with a diploma in accountancy, was one of those who took up the free CET modules. She attended four modules, which stacked for a Diploma (Conversion) in Web and Programming, from April 2020 to February this year.

Ms Tan, who is now doing a degree in accountancy at Nanyang Technological University, said she applied for the modules when her planned internship fell through due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

"I saw the opportunity to sign up for these CET modules as a good chance for me to level up my knowledge," she said. "Digitalisation and technology will affect my chosen field study which is accountancy. So the modules will equip me with the skills to help in my accountancy career journey." Ms Tan said that the course gave her a foundation in computer programming language Python, which helped her in university where there was a related module. "It really helped me in my first semester when my classmates were struggling but I had the basic foundations from the CET course. If not for CET, I would not have picked up these technological tools like Python and Java that I find really interesting."

(https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/fresh-grads-to-get-up-to-four-free-continuing-education-and-training)

Mr Chong Jun Wei
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Suitable for

Adults, wishing to pick web development skills up and switch to the IT industry

As mentioned earlier, Participants are required to bring computer Notebooks to every lesson

They are also expected to have basic IT skills, and preferably know some basic programming. Commitment to time and effort for completing the course is also required, especially if its concepts are new to you. 

Course Fees

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

The fees in the course fee table are indicative as they are based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review by MOE/SSG. 

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Application Procedure

1. Application must be made through STEP. Click on “Register” to apply.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation through email. 

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