Course Schedule
About Course
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
Financial Matters
Course Schedule
- Registration Period 01 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
- Course Date 18 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
- Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
- Schedule Info Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Class Day(s): every Wednesday (Online Synchronous) & Saturdays (Face-to-face on campus)
Time: Wednesday: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Saturday: 9am to 6pm
About Course
Course Objectives
Today’s business organisations depend on information systems in virtually all aspects of their businesses. Corporate databases are set up to hold the voluminous business transactions generated by these information systems. This module introduces learners to the underlying concepts of database systems and on how to model and design database systems that reflect business requirements. Skills to be taught include data modelling technique, transformation of data model to relations, normalisation technique and SQL (structured query language).Course Description
Databases - Part of Modular Certificate in Back-End Development (DFSD) is a 30hrs module. In this module, you will:1. Understand the underlying concepts of database systems.
2. Learn how to model and design database systems that reflect business requirements.
3. Acquire skills in data modelling techniques.
4. Transform data models into relational databases.
5. Apply normalization techniques to ensure data integrity.
6. Gain proficiency in SQL (Structured Query Language).
Course Structure
TPG course reference No.
TGS-2024041893
Databases - Part of Modular Certificate in Back-End Development (DFSD)
Entry Requirements
Condition 1
Highest qualification
GCE ‘O’ Level grade:- English Language (Grade 1-7)
and
Highest qualification
GCE ‘O’ Level grade:- Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
and
Highest qualification
GCE ‘O’ Level grade:- One other subject (Grade 1-6)
and
Highest qualification
GCE ‘O’ Level grade:- One other subject (Grade 1-6)
or
Condition 2
Highest qualification
NITEC with GPA >= 3.5 or
Condition 3
Highest qualification
NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience. or
Condition 4
Highest qualification
Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0 or
Condition 5
Highest qualification
Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience. or
Condition 6
Highest qualification
NITEC in Technology with GPA >= 3.5 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience. or
Condition 7
Highest qualification
NITEC in Services with GPA >= 3.5 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience. or
Condition 8
Highest qualification
Higher NITEC in Technology with GPA >=2.0 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience. or
Condition 9
Highest qualification
Higher NITEC in Services with GPA >=2.0 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience. or
Condition 10
Highest qualification
Relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOAand
Highest qualification
- And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience. or
Condition 11
Working experience
Applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the courseFinancial matters
Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)
| Description | Databases - Part of Modular Certificate in Back-End Development (DFSD) | Total course fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full Course fee | $1,016.97 | $1,016.97 |
| PR Sponsored by SME | $118.49 | $118.49 |
| Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME | $118.49 | $118.49 |
| Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above | $118.49 | $118.49 |
| Long-Term Visit Pass Plus | $305.09 | $305.09 |
| Singapore PR | $305.09 | $305.09 |
| Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 | $305.09 | $305.09 |
GST rate
The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.
Payment option
The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.
Allowed payment by
The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).
Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually.
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).
Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually.
Nett Supplementary Fees Payable
- GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
- Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
Refund and withdrawal policy
- Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.
Remarks
Company Sponsorship
If your employer is sponsoring your course fee, please refer to this guide to link your company's Corppass to the STEP Corppass e-Service first. Your company will need to generate sponsorship link for you to register for the course.
For more details, please refer to the step-by-step guide to enrol, track and manage employee's learning activities and other services.