[NP-DFSD-12] Programming Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD)

Offered by School of InfoComm Technology

Part-time Diploma

About Course
Course Schedule
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
Financial Matters

About Course

Course Objectives

This module introduces the fundamentals of programming and how to develop programs using appropriate problem-solving techniques in a modular style. In this practice-oriented module, students are taught how to apply problem-solving skills using a top-down structured programming methodology and given ample practice in translating solutions into computer programs, then test and debug the programs. Topics include data types, variables, expressions, statements, selection structures, loops, simple computation and algorithms and functions. 

Course Description

Programming Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD) is a 90hrs module.

Course 
Schedule

Class Day(s): Weekdays Evening & Saturdays
Time: Weekdays Evening: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
           Saturday: 9am to 6pm

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2024041890

Programming Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD)
Programming Fundamentals (NP-0612PGFM)
This module introduces the fundamentals of programming and how to develop programs using appropriate problem-solving techniques in a modular style. In this practice-oriented module, students are taught how to apply problem-solving skills using a top-down structured programming methodology and given ample practice in translating solutions into computer programs, then test and debug the programs. Topics include data types, variables, expressions, statements, selection structures, loops, simple computation and algorithms and functions.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Highest qualification

Secondary; Full-time; GCE O LEVEL; Completed; English Language; Completed at least 1 subjects/specialisations; Minimum GPA: D7
and

Highest qualification

Secondary; Full-time; GCE O LEVEL; Completed; Additional Mathematics, Mathematics; Completed at least 1 subjects/specialisations; Minimum GPA: C6
and

Highest qualification

Secondary; Full-time; GCE O LEVEL; Completed; Others; Completed at least 1 subjects/specialisations; Minimum GPA: C6
and

Highest qualification

Secondary; Full-time; GCE O LEVEL; Completed; Others; Completed at least 1 subjects/specialisations; Minimum GPA: C6 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 2

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Full-time; Nitec; Minimum GPA: 3.5
or

Condition 3

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Full-time; Nitec; Minimum GPA: 3 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 4

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Full-time; Higher Nitec; Minimum GPA: 2
or

Condition 5

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Full-time; Higher Nitec; Minimum GPA: 1.5 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 6

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Part-time; Nitec in Technology; Minimum GPA: 3.5 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 7

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Part-time; Nitec in Services; Minimum GPA: 3.5 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 8

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Part-time; Higher Nitec in Technology; Minimum GPA: 2 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 9

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Part-time; Higher Nitec in Service; Minimum GPA: 2 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 10

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; WSQ Advanced Certificate
and

Highest qualification

Secondary; Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN); Workplace Literacy (WPL) in Listening, Workplace Literacy (WPL) in Reading, Workplace Literacy (WPL) in Speaking, Workplace Literacy (WPL) in Writing, Workplace Numeracy (WPN) in Numeracy; Completed at least 5 subjects/specialisations; Minimum GPA: Level 6 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 11

Working experience

Full-time; Duration: 2 years

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Programming Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD) Total course fee
Full Course fee $2,776.23 $2,776.23
PR Sponsored by SME $323.47 $323.47
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME $323.47 $323.47
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above $323.47 $323.47
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus $832.87 $832.87
Singapore PR $832.87 $832.87
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $832.87 $832.87

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.