Professional Certificate in Web Application Development (PCWEB)
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This programme is conducted online.
Please refer to respective modules for dates.
Weeknights (7pm - 10:30pm)
Saturday (9am - 12.30pm)
Who Should Attend
Working professionals who aspire to be software engineers, software developers, web developers and mobile applications developers.
PREREQUISITES
- Must have at least a Polytechnic Diploma
- Must have basic HTML/ CSS knowledge
- Must be computer literate
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
During the course, participants will be exposed to tools such as Figma and Microsoft Visual Studio Code where they will have hands-on experience to develop web and mobile applications using Facebook’s React web framework. The React framework is widely used in several big firms such as Tesla, Microsoft, Puma and many companies.
Learning Objectives
- Introduction to CSS Syntax, and how to select HTML with classes and IDs
- Design fundamentals and resources for icons and typography
- Getting started with Bubble to build simple web app prototypes
- A brief introduction to JavaScript and jQuery for simple manipulation
- Understand the need for software source control, and how it applies to usage in teams
- Understand and implement roles in a software development team
Topic/Structure
To achieve the Professional Certificate in Web Application Development, participants will need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy in a sequential order:
Module 1: Prototyping and User Interface Design for Web App Development
Module 2: Introduction to Front End Web App Development
Module 3: Building Database-Driven Web Apps
Module 4: Back-End Web App Development with Databases
Module 5: Building a Full-Stack Web Application
Module 6: Frameworks for Full-Stack Web App Development
Module 7: Practical Tools for Web App Development Project
This course is also a part of the following programmes:
Advanced Diploma in Web & Mobile Application Development
Advanced Diploma in Full Stack Web App Development and Cloud Management
Assessment
- Project presentations
- Individual assessments
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of all 7 modules within a maximum duration of 3 years, participants will be awarded a digital Certificate in Professional Certificate in Web Application Development.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
|
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$3,662.40 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$1,422.40 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$3,662.40 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$1,422.40 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,422.40 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,422.40 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$12,208 (No Funding) |
$12,208 (No Funding) |
$12,208 (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 will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. 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)
Intake Information
| Modules | Next Intake |
|---|---|
| Prototyping and User Interface Design for Web App Development | To be advised |
| Introduction to Front End Web App Development | To be advised |
| Building Database-Driven Web Apps | To be advised |
| Back-End Web App Development with Databases | To be advised |
| Building a Full-Stack Web Application | To be advised |
| Frameworks for Full-Stack Web App Development | To be advised |
| Practical Tools for Web App Development Project | To be advised |
