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Professional Certificate

Professional Certificate in Programming using Python and JavaScript

Programme Structure


Programme NameProgramme ScheduleMode of DeliveryProgramme Code
Python ProgrammingTo be advised (PC in Programming using Python and JavaScript)Classroom LearningTGS-2022011018
Complete Modern JavaScript for BeginnersTo be advised (Professional Certificate in Frontend Development)Synchronous e-LearningTGS-2022012782
 To be advised (Professional Certificate in Programming using Python and JavaScript)Classroom LearningTGS-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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Instructors


A/Prof Danny Poo

A/Prof Danny Poo

A/Prof Danny Poo brings with him 35 years of Software Engineering and Information Technology and Management experience. A graduate from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), England, Dr Poo is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Systems and Analytics, National University of Singapore. Prior to joining the University, Dr Poo was with the System Operations at DBSBank, Singapore. A Steering Committee member of the Asia-Pacific Software Engineering Conference, Dr Poo is actively involved in Information Management and Healthcare Analytics research. A well-known speaker in seminars, Dr Poo has conducted numerous in-house training and consultancy for organizations, both locally and regionally. Dr Poo is the author of five books on Object-Oriented Software Engineering, Java Programming language and Enterprise JavaBeans.

Dr Poo notable teaching credentials include:

  • Data Strategy
  • Data StoryTelling
  • Data Visualisation
  • Data Analytics
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Management
  • Data Governance
  • Data Architecture
  • Capstone Projects for Business Analytics
  • Software Engineering
  • Server-side Systems Design and Development
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Analytics
  • Health Informatics Leadership.
Industry Credentials
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Gemplus
  • Micron
  • NCR
  • PIL
  • PSA
  • Rhode-Schwarz
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • ST Electronic
  • Monetary Authority of Singapore
  • Infocomm Development Authority
  • National Library Board
  • Ministry of Manpower
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • Nanyang Polytechnic
  • National University Hospital.

A/Prof Tan Wee Kek

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 Anand Bhojan

Dr Anand Bhojan graduated with B.Sc. in Computing with Gold Medal from Bharathiar University in 1994, Professional Masters in Computer Applications from Bharathidasan University in 1999, PGC in Teaching Higher Education from University of Sheffield, UK in 2003 and P.hD. from NUS in 2011. He received research achievement award and his thesis was nominated for best PhD thesis award. He is a member of the Communication and Internet Research Lab (www.cir.nus.edu.sg) and Graduate studies committee. He is the founder of Anuflora Systems (www.anuflora.com) and Virtual and Augmented Reality Labs (www.varlabs.org). He is the Associate Editor of Computers and Electrical Engineering Journal, Elsevier. He is the Vice President of International Researchers club, Singapore. He has been serving as Organizing Chair and Program Chair of several International conferences and in the Program Committees of several International conferences. He has given Keynote talks in IEEE/ACM International Conferences.

Dr Yeo Wee Kiang

Dr Yeo Wee Kiang

Dr Yeo Wee Kiang is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Information Systems and Analytics in the NUS School of Computing, where he is dedicated to researching the use of technologies like Adaptive Learning and Large Language Models (LLMs) to create personalized and engaging computing education experiences. With a PhD from NUS focused on machine learning and data mining for pharmaceutical drug discovery, Dr Yeo brings practical industry experience as the former Director of Data Science at a food tech startup, where he led a team applying AI and machine learning to enhance nutritional value. His diverse background includes being an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Economics at NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, helming the Big Data Analytics module in the Master of Economics programme from 2019 to 2023, and teaching Python programming and data analytics at Nanyang Business School. Prior to his academic appointments, Dr Yeo was the Lead Instructor for Data Science at a New York-based commercial Continuing Education and Training (CET) provider, teaching aspiring adult learners in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Singapore. He also holds the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) from the Institute for Adult Learning Singapore. As part of the NUS ACE (Advanced Computing for Executives) teaching team, Dr Yeo specializes in technical training and practical computing education focused on data analytics, machine learning, and Python, aiming to equip professionals with in-demand Data Science skills.

Programme Fees


Singapore Citizens Singapore PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs International Participants
39 years old or younger 40 years old or older
S$1,667.70 S$647.70 S$1,667.70 S$647.70 S$5,559.00
  1. Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes
  2. 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.
  3. GST shall apply at prevailing rates.

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