About Course
The programming world has been charmed by Python, being the most popular programming language in 2022 with an estimated market share of 29.53%.
One of the key reasons for its popularity is the simplicity and readability of the language. This assuages new learners by assuring them that the learning curve will be a gentle one.
This course targets non-technical participants who wish to first build a strong foundation in the python programming language and next prepares them to specialise in specific technical areas such as machine learning, web services, and data visualisation.
Skills you’ll gain
Data Science and Analytics
Programming and Software Development
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
Participants who are interested in learning more about programming, data analysis, or introductory machine learning
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Diploma holders with basic computer skills
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Independently manage python virtual environments
- Build and write Python programmes to solve simple programming tasks
- Be confident in control flow statements like for loops, if-else statements
- Carry out basic Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) using pandas and NumPy, which is a critical step whilst doing machine learning
- Create graphs using libraries such as MatplotLib
Teaching Team
Soh Cheng Lock, Donny
Associate Professor / Prog Leader, Infocomm Technology, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Course Details
Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2027 | TBC | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the course
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$2,616.00.
| Funding Category | Eligible Funding | Course Fees Payable After Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | 70% | S$784.80 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | 90% | S$304.80 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | 70% | S$784.80 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible | S$2,616.00 |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
For Organisations
Interested in this course for your business or team?
Tailored to your organisation's specific training needs, we can help you design and develop custom courses to grow key talent and build specialist expertise to meet the future demands of work.
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