Professional Certificate in Programming using Python and JavaScript

Professional Certificate

Professional Certificate in Programming using Python and JavaScript

Programme Structure

Programme Name	Programme Schedule	Mode of Delivery	Programme Code
Python Programming	6, 7 and 9 January 2025 \| 9 am - 5.30 pm	Classroom Learning	TGS-2022011018
Complete Modern JavaScript for Beginners	To be advised	Classroom Learning	TGS-2022012779

Duration 6 days

Programme Overview

The Professional Certificate in Python Programming and JavaScript Programme empowers learners with a robust skill set essential for modern software development. Through comprehensive courses, learners establish a solid groundwork in Python programming, mastering fundamental concepts and data structures. They gain proficiency in leveraging Python for software application development, while concurrently delving into the basics of JavaScript. With hands-on experience in development environments like NodeJS and VScode, as well as debugging tools, learners grasp essential programming constructs and data manipulation techniques. Moreover, the curriculum encompasses foundational Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, emphasizing classes, objects, and methods, along with an exploration of JavaScript’s Document Object Model (DOM) for effective web manipulation. The course also delves into advanced concepts such as Functional and Asynchronous programming, ensuring learners possess a holistic understanding of contemporary programming paradigms essential for success in the dynamic tech industry.

Programme Objectives

This PC will equip learners with the following competencies:

Build a strong foundation in the fundamentals in Python programming
Learn and apply data structures, programming constructs in Python to create simple software applications – Understand the Basics of Javascript
Understanding the development environment (NodeJS, VScode) and debugging tools, Blocks & Data structures – Basics of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts (Classes and Objects), JS objects and methods, Functions, Document Object Model (DOM) and manipulating DOM
Functional and Asynchronous programming concepts

Who Should Attend

Professionals who plan to be an Associate Software Engineers and Frontend Developers.

Prerequisites

At least a polytechnic diploma.

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Types of Available Fundings

Enhanced Training Support

SFEC

PSEA

Instructors

A/Prof Danny Poo

A/Prof Tan Wee Kek

A/Prof Tan Wee Kek is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Analytics at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore. He is also currently serving as an Assistant Dean (Student Life) in the School of Computing, and a Fellow and EXCO member of the NUS Teaching Academy. He graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems in July 2013 and a Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems (1st Class Honours) in July 2007, both from the National University of Singapore. Prior to this, he attended Singapore Polytechnic and graduated with a Diploma in Computer Information Systems with Merit in July 2001. His current primary research interests focus on consumer-based information technology (e.g., online decision aids, social computing, virtual worlds and consumer cloud services). Most of his research is based on design science, a well-established problem-solving paradigm that has been widely adopted in information systems research. His current secondary research interests focus on information systems education. His work has been published or is forthcoming in journals such as Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (JASIST), Decision Support Systems (DSS), Communications of the Association for Information Systems (CAIS), and Journal of Information Systems Education (JISE). His work has also been presented or is forthcoming in conferences such as ACM SIGMIS Computer Personnel Research Conference (SIGMIS-CPR), IFIP Working Group 8.2 Working Conference (IFIP WG8.2), European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), and International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (ICHCI). He has won the faculty level Research Achievement Award in 2013 and was a nominee for the ACM SIGMIS 2009 Magid Igbaria Outstanding Conference Paper of the Year. His current teaching interests include imparting senior undergraduate students with knowledge and skills to develop enterprise information systems as well as teaching them principles of information security management, and concepts of mobile and ubiquitous commerce. He has won the University level Annual Teaching Excellence Award for AY 2009 to 2012. In addition to this, he has also won the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award for AY 2008 to 2011 as well as the Faculty Best Teaching Assistant Award for AY 2007/2008. For his sustained commitment to teaching excellence, he has been placed on the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Honour Roll for AY 2010/2011 and University level Annual Teaching Excellence Award Honour Roll for AY 2012/2013. He is presently the lead faculty mentor of the NUS BiZiT Society, a student special interest group on business and information technology.

Dr Anand Bhojan

Dr Yeo Wee Kiang

Programme Fees

Singapore Citizens		Singapore PRs	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs	International Participants
39 years old or younger	40 years old or older	Singapore PRs	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs	International Participants
S$1,667.70	S$647.70	S$1,667.70	S$647.70	S$5,559.00

Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components for all short courses within a professional certificate in order to be eligible for SSG funding.
Please note that all external funding for courses is limited in duration and subject to eligibility and availability.

A/Prof Danny Poo

A/Prof Tan Wee Kek

Dr Anand Bhojan

Dr Yeo Wee Kiang

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