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Professional Certificate in Python Programming Module 1: Basics of Python Programming (Synchronous e-learning)

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  • This module is part of Professional Certificate in Python Programming

This programme is conducted online.

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Fee
SGD2,180* (as low as SGD254 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

Intake 44:
Weeknights (7pm - 10:30pm)
Saturday (9am - 6pm)

Intake 45:
Weeknights (7pm - 10:30pm)
Saturday (9am - 6pm)

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

  • Aspiring data science professionals seeking to apply Python to real-world data problems e.g. business intelligence analysts, data engineers
  • Anyone with an interest in learning the fundamentals of data science programming
  • Professionals looking for a deeper understanding and hands-on experience with professional educators who are also industry experts
     

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • Functional Laptop: (1) CPU must be of at least intel core I3, (2) GPU must have an integrated graphics card and (3) RAM must be of at least 4GB

Overview

Python is one of the simplest open-source programming languages to learn, making it a great entry point for beginners interested in data science. From automating processes to evaluating server performances, this versatile language is applicable in a variety of domains. This course begins with the fundamentals of Python and work towards building a solid foundation in programming concepts. Participants will learn a variety of skills such as manipulating data using variables, decomposing problems by abstracting details at the appropriate level of detail, and understand how this helps to enhance the reusability and readability of code, critical in any large programme.

This module is part of a sequential programme and is not available on a standalone basis.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn to set up a Python coding environment
  • Build foundational programming concepts
  • Understand variables and basic Python data types
  • Use control flow statements to select and repeat code
  • Create functions to facilitate code reuse and problem-solving

Topic/Structure

  • Introduction to coding and the Python programming language
  • Python setup - Python installation and usage
  • Python Syntax
  • Variables and Data Types: Integers, Floats, Strings and Boolean
  • Conditionals and Control Flow - if and while statements
  • Abstraction and Decomposition with Functions

Assessment

An assessment will be conducted at the end of the course.
 

CERTIFICATION

Upon meeting the attendance and assessment criteria, participants will be awarded a digital certificate for participating in each module. Please refer to our course policies to view the attendance and assessment criteria. 

Upon completion of all modules required for this programme within a maximum duration of 3 years, participants will be awarded a digital certificate.

Calculate Programme Fee

Click here for more infomation about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

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.

Company 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

Companies 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)

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Trainers

Germaine Goh
Head, Curriculum
SG Code Campus
Germaine Goh
Head, Curriculum
SG Code Campus
Germaine holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and was a recipient of the prestigious A*STAR and EDB academic scholarships. She was a senior research fellow at A*STAR, where she applied her technical skills to practical use in bioinformatics, biostatistics, data analysis and robotics, with publications in a variety of fields. She has since returned to teaching and education with SG Code Campus where she serves as the Head of Curriculum development, overseeing the structural and curriculum development for the school's entire course roadmap including python courses, as well as instructional training and quality. Germaine has taught in various contexts from individual tutoring to full classrooms, and fellow scientists.
Huang Bin 
Instructor
SG Code Campus
Huang Bin 
Instructor
SG Code Campus
Huang Bin holds a Master of Science in Computation for Design and Optimisation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. On completion of his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, he was awarded a First Class Honors by NUS School of Computing and the IEEE Gold Medal (Top student in Computer Engineering), and was honoured to be picked as the reserve Valedictorian for his 2009 cohort. Huang Bin has extensive experience in teaching and tutoring which enables him to communicate technical details to a wide audience. During his time at Barclays, he was a C++ programmer with previous experience of C#, Java and C. Using his expertise, he designed and implemented IT solutions covering trade flow, data analytics and risk control of the award-winning trading platform.
Yong Yang Chung
Technical Programme Manager, Instructor & Curriculum Developer
SG Code Campus
Yong Yang Chung
Technical Programme Manager, Instructor & Curriculum Developer
SG Code Campus
Yong Yang offers a comprehensive perspective on technology, drawing from his expertise in Python programming, web development, cloud computing, and data science. His teaching caters to diverse learners, from finance professionals to government personnel. Beyond teaching, Yong Yang excels as a system architect and UI/ UX designer. Being an AWS Authorized Instructor, his extensive knowledge of AWS services enriches his classes, making them highly sought-after by individuals aiming to master the AWS platform.

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