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Natural Language Processing Fundamentals

Course ScheduleDuration (days)Mode of DeliveryTGS Reference Number
20 November 2025 | 9 am - 5.30 pm1Classroom LearningTGS-2025057485

Course Overview

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is one of the important subfields of Artificial Intelligence. It allows machines to understand human language and has a clear and impact on our lives. Even though this field has been around for a long time, it has become even more important in this information age not just from a research standpoint but also from a practical standpoint. This course will cover both the theoretical foundation and hands-on experience for learners who want to implement NLP applications. The course will also cover general strategies for improving the performance of NLP applications.

Course Objectives

This course will equip learners with the following competencies:

  • Theoretical foundations to Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Basic machine learning foundations to build NLP applications (such as text classifiers)
  • Skills and intuition for building a NLP pipeline

Job Role Readiness

  • AI/ML Executives and Engineers
  • Data Analysts

Prerequisites

Diploma, Python programming skills

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This programme is part of

  • Professional Certificate in Text Processing

    • Funding Available

  • SkillsFuture Funding
  • Enhanced Training Support
  • SkillsFuture Credit
  • SFEC
  • PSEA

    • Testimonials


    Very informative course. Dr Lek is very knowledgeable and professional. Not only does he know what he is talking about, but he is capable of truly listening to the questions of the students and the answers provide truly insightful advice.

    Yu Zhiheng Samuel

    The instructor's hands-on practical helps a lot and he also shares his experiences on this topic.

    Very good roadmap and overview of the fundamentals of NLP.

    The professor was helpful and explained things in a way that is easy to understand. Overall, it is an interesting course for beginners new to this topic

    Natural Language Processing Fundamentals offers the best introduction to NLP with baby steps to deep dive into the subject in the future and its potential applications is endless.

    Instructors


    Dr Lek Hsiang Hui

    Dr Lek Hsiang Hui

    Dr Lek Hsiang Hui is a Specialist in Data Analytics, System Analysis and Development. He is an IT techie who is passionate about computer systems and technology. He is involved in a few startups and is constantly looking into innovative IT solutions which can be translated to business ideas, with the recent one in the area of Big Data Analytics. He is also a mobile application developer and has produced more than 10 mobile apps. Dr Lek has been teaching various undergraduate courses and executive courses in National University of Singapore (NUS) since 2006. Some of these modules include programming methodology, enterprise system analysis and development, and data mining. During this period, he has won a number of teaching awards such as NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18) and NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Honor Roll (2018/19), Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17), and Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Honor Roll (2017/18). Dr Lek received his Doctor of Philosophy (Information Systems) from NUS in 2013. His research area is in Natural Language Processing (Sentiment Analysis). He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree (1st class Honors) in Computer Engineering from NUS. Industry Credentials Shopping Malls (UOL, Marina Square, ION), Healthcare (SingHealth), Government (STB), various SMEs in F&B, Apparels, Cleaning Solutions, Photography, Health Products, Baby Products

    Course Fees


    Singapore Citizens Singapore PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs International Participants
    39 years old
    or younger    		 40 years old
    or older
    Full Course Fee S$850.00 S$850.00 S$850.00 S$850.00 S$850.00
    9% GST on Full Course Fee S$76.50 S$76.50 S$76.50 S$76.50 S$76.50
    SSG Funding S$425.00 S$425.00 S$425.00 S$425.00 -
    Additional Funding if Eligible under Various Schemes - S$170.00 - S$170.00 -
    Total Nett Course Fee Payable, including GST S$501.50 S$331.50 S$501.50 S$331.50 S$926.50
    1. Total nett course fee payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
    2. Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
    3. The applicable funding is for Singaporeans and Singapore PRs. This is subject to change and in accordance with SSG funding guidelines as of course commencement.