Course Schedule

About Course

Course Structure

Entry Requirements

Financial Matters

Course Schedule

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)

Databases (NP-0622DTB)

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 students 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).

Entry Requirements

Qualification	Requirement(s)
GCE ‘O’ Levels	At least 4 'O' Level passes in the following subjects: English Language (Grade 1-7) Mathematics (Grade 1-6) Any two other subjects (Grade 1-6) AND At least 1 year of relevant work experience
Nitec	NITEC with GPA ≥ 3.5 or NITEC with GPA ≥ 3.0 AND at least 1 year of relevant work experience
Higher Nitec	Higher NITEC with GPA ≥ 2.0 or Higher NITEC with GPA ≥ 1.5 AND with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
NITEC in Technology/Services	NITEC in Technology/Services with GPA >= 3.5 AND At least 1 year of relevant work experience
Higher NITEC in Technology/Services	Higher NITEC in Technology/Services with GPA >=2.0 AND At least 1 year of relevant work experience
WSQ	Relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) AND Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA AND Workplace Numeracy SOA AND At least 1 year of relevant work experience
Do not possess any of the above qualifications	Applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course

Learners enrolled into the course are expected to bring along their personal laptop.
Basic IT literacy, including operating system navigation, digital file management (creating, saving, organizing), and the use of standard productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace), is expected of participants.
In addition, you must be adept at using web browsers for research and communicating through email and video conferencing technologies (MS Teams).

Financial 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.

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.