Professional Certificate in Python Programming
- Analytics & Tech
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This programme is conducted on-campus.
To use your SkillsFuture Credit, please submit your claim through our payment portal. Do not submit the claim manually via the SkillsFuture page. Please refer to our step-by-step guide here.
Please refer to respective modules for dates.
Weeknights (6.30pm - 10:45pm)
Saturday (9am – 6.15pm)
Singapore Management University
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 about 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 a first-class programming language for modern web and mobile development and is used by companies like Instagram, Spotify, Amazon and more. Python is also ideal for data analysis as the majority of libraries involved in machine learning and data science have Python interfaces.
Learning Objectives
- Fundamental concepts in programming
- Use of functions and data structures in Python
- Object-oriented programming paradigm
- Basic data wrangling in Python
- Applied data analysis using Python
Topic/Structure
To achieve the Professional Certificate in Python Programming, participants will need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy in sequential order:
Module 1: Basics of Python Programming
Module 2: Data Structures in Python Programming
Module 3: Advanced Functions and Data Structures in Python Programming
Module 4: Object-Oriented Programming in Python
Module 5: Basic Data Wrangling in Python
Module 6: Capstone Project in Python Programming
This course is also a part of the Industry Graduate Diploma in Python Programming and Applied Data Analytics, Industry Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics for Data-Driven Decision Making with Python Programming and Industry Graduate Diploma in Python Programming and Machine Learning.
Assessment
An assessment will be conducted at the end of the course.
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of all 6 modules within a maximum duration of 3 years, participants will be awarded a digital Certificate in Professional Certificate in Python Programming.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| EMPLOYER-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$4,708.80 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$1,828.80 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$4,708.80 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$1,828.80 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,828.80 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,828.80 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$15,696 (No Funding) |
$15,696 (No Funding) |
$15,696 (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.
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
| Modules | Next Intake |
|---|---|
| Module 1 – Basics of Python Programming | 3, 5 & 7 Feb 2026 [Open for Registration] |
| Module 2 – Data Structures in Python Programming | 24, 26 & 28 Feb 2026 [Open for Registration] |
| Module 3 – Advanced Functions and Data Structures in Python Programming | 17, 19 & 21 Mar 2026 [Open for Registration] |
| Module 4 – Object-Oriented Programming in Python | 7, 9 & 11 Apr 2026 [Open for Registration] |
| Module 5 – Basic Data Wrangling in Python | 28, 30 & 2 May 2026 [Open for Registration] |
| Module 6 – Capstone Project in Python Programming | 19, 21 & 23 May 2026 [Open for Registration] |
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