Industry Graduate Diploma in Web and Mobile Application Development
- Analytics & Tech
- Innovation & Business Improvement
SMU Academy is replacing this Advanced Diploma to our brand new Industry Graduate Diploma (IGD) to offer a more structured and flexible learning pathway. More details here.
All IGD applications will be reviewed, and will be notified of the outcome via email after application closes.
Please refer to respective modules for dates.
Weeknights (7pm - 10:45pm)
Saturday (9am - 6pm)
Who Should Attend
- Aspiring developers who want to build web and mobile apps to solve real-world problems
- Anyone with an interest in joining a technology startup with a web and/ or mobile presence
- Anyone with an interest in learning the fundamentals of application design and development
- Professionals with coding experience, but new to web and mobile app development
- No prior experience or background required in design or programming
PREREQUISITES
- Programming experience is recommended for some modules
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of working experience; or
- A Diploma from a local polytechnic with at least 10 years of relevant work experience
Overview
Through this programme, participants will receive a deeper understanding of how the two fields can reinforce and complement each other, and be well-equipped to handle the broad and changing needs of app development in the real world.
Learning Objectives
The Industry Graduate Diploma in Web and Mobile Application Development aims to equip learners with the fundamentals of app design and software development.
Through this programme, learners will:
- Be introduced to CSS syntax and how to select HTML elements using classes and IDs.
- Learn design fundamentals and resources for icons and typography.
- Utilise Bubble to build simple web app prototypes.
- Receive an introduction to JavaScript and jQuery for basic manipulation.
- Understand the need for software source control and how it applies to teamwork.
- Understand and implement roles within a software development team.
- Understand and apply basic app design and prototyping concepts, such as mock-ups, typography, and iconography.
- Install and run a basic app using Android Studio on PC or Mac, and (if available) Xcode on Mac.
- Explain the difference between relational (SQL) and document-based (NoSQL) databases, and be able to select one for a given project.
- Understand what an Application Programming Interface (API) is and how to read the documentation when working with common APIs.
- Understand how apps and websites use APIs and Representational State Transfer (REST) web services for communication.
- Understand and use modern JavaScript features from the ES6 specification, such as arrow functions, spread operators, and destructuring.
- Demonstrate a solid foundation in both back-end and front-end mobile app development.
Topic/Structure
Part 1: Professional Certificate in Web Application Development
- Front-End Foundations
- Build Interactive Web Apps with JavaScript
- Database Design and Implementation
- Full Stack Development with RESTful API
- Coding with Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Capstone Project
Part 2: Professional Certificate in Mobile Application Development
- Introduction to Mobile App Development
- Building Database-Driven Mobile Apps
- Interfacing Mobile Apps with Web Back-Ends
- Building a Full-Stack Mobile Application
- Further Mobile App Development
- Executing Projects in Mobile App Development
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module as well as an overall Industry Graduate Diploma exam. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of all the required modules within 2 years and passing the overall IGD exam, participants will be awarded an Industry Graduate Diploma in Web and Mobile Application Development.
*SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals (pending approval for this programme)
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
PARTICIPANT PROFILE | SELF-SPONSORED | SME | NON-SME |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+ | $7,848 (After SSG Funding 70%) | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $7,848 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% |
International Participant | $26,160 (No Funding) | $26,160 (No Funding) | $26,160 (No Funding) |
*The course fees are exclusive of the following: $272.50 registration fee, $109 application fee, and $545 exam fees.
*All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Employer Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Employers who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
Trainers
