Course Information
Python is one of the most popular programming languages around due to its powerful yet simple-to-learn features.
Used in diverse fields ranging from academic research, Artificial Intelligence, scientific computing to game development, Python is a valuable and versatile tool for creating quick solutions that can be easily understood.
Learning Outcomes
Get a solid grounding in Python for development of applications, websites and web applications. Arm yourself with fundamental concepts of programming such as data types, variables, expressions, operators, selection structures, lists, functions, objects, classes and file I/O.
- Apply the steps involved in problem solving using computers
- Analyze problems and design suitable algorithms to solve real-world problems with a programming language
- Apply the fundamental concepts of programming such asdata types, variables, expressions, operators,selection structures and repetition structures,lists,functions,objects and classes andfile I/O.
Course
Schedule
Course Date: 09 May 2024 – 15 May 2024
Application Period: 09 March 2024 – 14 April 2024
Duration: 5 days
Time: 9am to 6pm
Delivery Mode: Synchronous e-Learning
Venue: Online
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
- Problem solving using computers and Introduction to Python
- Simple Python Programming and Debugging – Variables – Data types (integer, float, boolean) – Interactivity – Operators (mathematical, logical)
- Formatting
- Strings and Lists
- Functions
- Selection Structure
- Repetition Structure
- File I/O
- Introduction to Classes
- Exception Handling
- Mini Assignment / Assessment
Trainer's Profile
Yang Zhenbin graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems (Hons) and holds a PhD. (Information Systems) from National University of Singapore.
Zhenbin has been a full-time lecturer with the Polytechnic since 2015. He currently teaches programming and cloud computing modules related to Diploma in Information Technology.
Certification
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to learner who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessment(s).
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to learner who meet the 75% attendance requirement.
Entry Requirements
- Participants are to bring their own laptopfor the course
- Participants should be familiar with the use of computers
- Participants should preferably have passed GCE ‘O’ Levels course of study
- No previous programming experience is necessary
Course Fees
SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.
Enhanced Training Support
For enhanced training support, enter SME in the promo code during course application.
GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024. As such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024. Please refer to our STEP portal for the updated fees. (Click on STEP)
Note:
- The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
- Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Full Course fee | $1504.20 |
| SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 | $451.26 |
| SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ | $451.26 |
| SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above | $175.26 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen | $175.26 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ | $175.26 |