About Course
Singapore’s push towards electrification, digital infrastructure, and the energy transition is reshaping demand for electrical engineering talent across power systems, buildings, industrial facilities, data centres, and electric mobility. As low-voltage electrical systems become more complex and tightly regulated, industry faces a growing need for engineers who can not only design systems, but also test, verify, and operate them safely and in compliance with industry codes and standards. These developments underscore the importance of building practice-ready electrical engineering capabilities aligned with industry and regulatory requirements.
The Specialist Certificate in Electrical Systems micro-credential equips learners with the foundational and applied competencies required to analyse, design, control, test, and verify low-voltage electrical power systems in power generation, transmission and distribution facilities, as well as building and industrial environments.
This practice-oriented micro-credential empowers you to develop both technical proficiency and professional judgement in modern electrical systems. You will gain hands-on experience in power distribution systems, electrical machines and drive control, and code-compliant electrical installation design and safety practices, guided by industry-aligned standards such as SS 638. Through applied, performance-based learning and experimental activities, you will learn to design, commission, and evaluate electrical systems with confidence, ensuring operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and safety. By the end of the programme, you will be equipped with work-ready capabilities relevant to roles supporting emerging needs in electrification, smart buildings, digital infrastructure, and the energy transition.
This micro-credential is part of the CSM Pathway in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Infrastructure and Systems Engineering.
Skills you’ll gain
Competency-based Education
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Who Should Attend
Professionals in job functions such as:
- Facilities Management
- Electrical Systems Design
- Building Maintenance & Operations
- Infrastructure and Systems Engineering
- Energy and Utilities Management
Individuals in technical roles (e.g. Assistant Engineers, Technical Officers, Engineering Associates) aiming to deepen their knowledge and advance into design, supervisory, or systems integration roles.
Prerequisites
- This micro-credential is accessible without any stringent pre-requisites.
Recommended Prior Knowledge
- Foundational knowledge of basic electrical principles, including Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, and the relationship among voltage, current, resistance, and power.
- Understanding on the use of electrical units and circuit analysis techniques involving resistive, inductive, and capacitive elements.
- Basic proficiency in algebra, complex numbers, and phasor representation.
Learning Outcomes
This micro-credential is predominantly delivered through a competency-based education (CBE) approach where learners acquire and demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills that are directly relevant to job functions. This prepares you to be industry-ready, where you can apply your newly acquired competencies to your work.
List of Competency Units
| Code | Competency Unit Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG2250C | AC Circuits and Systems | 6 |
| ENG3250C | Electrical Machines and Drives | 6 |
| ENG3251C | Electrical Installation Design | 6 |
Upon successful completion of this micro‑credential, you will be able to:
- Analyse single-phase and three-phase AC power systems using phasor methods and power flow modelling tools, demonstrating the ability to evaluate complex power behaviour, system stability, and energy performance in electrical distribution contexts.
- Evaluate electrical power system performance by modelling energy flow and losses using simulation tools, demonstrating the ability to assess operational efficiency and reliability in low-voltage distribution systems.
- Apply principles of electromagnetic energy conversion to analyse the performance characteristics of AC and DC electrical machines using analytical and experimental methods, demonstrating the ability to support power engineering and industrial applications.
- Integrate electrical machines with power electronic drive systems using experimental platforms, demonstrating the ability to control speed and torque for practical machine drive and industrial control applications.
- Design low-voltage electrical power distribution systems by applying protection, safety, and regulatory requirements in accordance with relevant codes and standards, demonstrating the ability to develop safe and compliant electrical installations in building and industrial environments.
- Conduct electrical testing and verification using standard test procedures and safety protocols, demonstrating the ability to ensure operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and safe electrical operation in authentic installation contexts.
Coaching for Success
During the course, you will have access to a team of qualified success coaches who can work with you on learning strategies or to develop a personalised learning plan. Through the success coaches, you can gain access to a wide range of resources and support services, and be empowered with the necessary tools to navigate your learning journey successfully.
Teaching Team
Tan Kuan Tak
Associate Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Cao Shuyu
Lead Professional Officer, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Sivaneasan
Associate Professor/ Deputy Dir, STLA, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Course Details
Schedule
| Week | Learning Activity | Delivery and Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 12 | Self-directed learning (pre-recorded videos) | Asynchronous online |
| 1 – 12 | Integrated sessions | Synchronous online |
| 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13 | Assessments | In-person Time TBC |
Certificate and Assessment
A Specialist Certificate in Electrical Systems will be issued to learners who:
- Attend at least 75% of the course and
- Undertake and pass all credit bearing assessments
Assessment Plan
- The learner will undertake a combination of written assessments (short answers, technical reports), projects, assignments and presentations.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$10,006.20.
| Category | After Skillsfuture Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$3,001.86 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$1,165.86 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$3,001.86 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$10,006.20 (No Funding) |
Note:
- A one-time, non-refundable matriculation fee of $54.50 will be collected before course commencement.
- All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
- Should you decide to convert to the degree pathway, you will be subject to SIT’s tuition fees and may qualify for the Ministry of Education (MOE) tuition grant, based on eligibility criteria set by MOE. Please note that the SkillsFuture subsidy will no longer be applicable once you convert to the degree pathway.
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Learning Pathway
Earn specialist certificates through micro-credentials in the following CSM pathways. Stack these micro-credentials towards a bachelor's degree at SIT.
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