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[NP-DFSD-23] Server-Side Development - Part of Modular Certificate in Back-End Development (DFSD)

Offered by School of InfoComm Technology

Part-time Diploma

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Area of interest
Software Development & Quality, Technology

About Course

Course Objectives

This module provides learners with the fundamental knowledge and skills required in server-side development. It will also cover the integration of back-end system with databases, possibly external systems as well as consuming data from web application protocol interfaces (APIs) Towards the end of the module, it may also introduce to the learners how their knowledge in server-side development can be applied in applications with various front-end interfaces; this allows learners to flexibly apply their server-side development concepts and skills learnt in developing back-end systems of various uses.

Course Description

Server-Side Development - Part of Modular Certificate in Back-End Development (DFSD) is a 90hrs module. In this module, you will:
1. Gain fundamental knowledge and skills in server-side development.
2. Learn to integrate back-end systems with databases and possibly external systems.
3. Consume data from web application protocol interfaces (APIs).
4. Explore how server-side development knowledge can be applied to applications with various front-end interfaces.
5. Flexibly apply server-side development concepts and skills to develop back-end systems for various uses.

Course 
Schedule

  1. Registration Period 01 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025
  2. Course Date 15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026
  3. Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
  4. Mode of Training Classroom
  5. 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): Weekdays Evening & Saturdays
Time: Weekdays Evening: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
           Saturday: 9am to 6pm

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2024041892

Server-Side Development - Part of Modular Certificate in Back-End Development (DFSD)
Server-Side Development (NP-0623SSD)
This module provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required in server-side development. It will also cover the integration of back-end system with databases, possibly external systems as well as consuming data from web application protocol interfaces (APIs) Towards the end of the module, it may also introduce to the students how their knowledge in server-side development can be applied in applications with various front-end interfaces; this allows students to flexibly apply their server-side development concepts and skills learnt in developing back-end systems of various uses.

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 Server-Side Development - Part of Modular Certificate in Back-End Development (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.