Data Analytics for IT Professionals

Data Analytics for IT Professionals

This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funding.
Course Reference No: TGS-2021004263 (Classroom Learning), TGS-2020506013 (Synchronous e-Learning)

Course Objectives

Data analytics will help organizations gain greater insights into their businesses to make better-informed decisions and take actions. Managers have to lead their organizations by setting the direction and the strategies on how data analytics can be applied in the various parts of the organization to harness value from the data. This course is designed for IT professionals to better understand data analytics and how to support and manage the technology and data.

This course aims to provide participants with a foundation in:

• Overview of data and data analytics
• Data analytics process and project life cycle
• Tools and technology used for data analytics and visualisation
• Machine learning and data visualisation techniques

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply data analytics techniques using tools through hands-on sessions
• Apply data visualisation techniques using tools through hands-on sessions
• Gain insights from data using various machine learning techniques

Outline

Assessments may comprise of mini-projects, presentations, workshop assignments or quizzes, etc.

Course Date / Duration / Venue

*Please note that registration will be closed 2 weeks before the course start date, or when the registration has reached maximum capacity, whichever earlier.

*The mode of delivery is subject to change.

Course Fees

Instructor Profiles

DR BENJAMIN LEE	MS CHUA BEE LUAN

Course Registration

You can register for the available short courses via NUS Online Application Portal.

Self-registration guide for Short Courses & Professional Certificates

• For Member of the Public (Corporate and Self-sponsored) is available here.

Contact Us

For all Short Courses and Professional Certificates related, please email us at fos.shortcourses@nus.edu.sg.

FAQs

Course Registration

1. When does the registration close?

Registration will close two weeks before commencement date or when the class is full, whichever earlier. If you wish to register after the registration closes, please email us and we may review on a case-by-case basis.

2. How do I know if my registration has been submitted successfully?

An acknowledgement email will be sent to you.

3. I received the acknowledgement email. Does that mean that my place in the class is confirmed?

No. The acknowledgment email is to inform you that the registration is submitted successfully. Your registration is still required to be processed by the short course coordinator internally. Should you have any queries pertaining to your registration, or have any changes to be made, please email us.

4. Can I withdraw my application?

• • The short course coordinator must be notified in writing of all requests for withdrawals and deferment at least 7 days before the run.
  • If you have accepted the offer to a short course programme run, but find that you are unable to attend, you should notify us by writing to fos.shortcourses@nus.edu.sg.
  • Applicants may postpone participation and request for deferment to other course runs, subject to availability.
  • Requests for cancellation will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and refunds may be issued.
  • We are unable to process any refunds for NUS Alumni utilising R&G vouchers. More information on R&G Voucher can be found here.

Course Funding

1. What funding(s) is available for the courses?

Please refer to the ‘Course Fees’ section in the course brochure.

2. I am corporate/self-sponsored. Am I eligible for SSG Funding?

Yes. All Singapore Citizen/SPR attending SSG funded courses will be eligible for SSG Funding, provided you have not taken the same course before.

In addition, you must meet the two criteria:

• • • Attain minimum 75% attendance,
    • Achieve a ‘Competent’ grade in all assessment(s)

3. How do I apply for SSG Funding?

The course fees will automatically be tabulated with the relevant SSG funding based on your eligibility. No action is required from the participant/company except to ensure that the participant meets the two criteria stated above.

4. I am self-sponsored. Can I use my SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees?

Yes. Once an offer of placement has been granted for your application, you will have to accept the offer via NUS Online Application Portal and make the payment via your SkillsFuture credits. Payment is not required upfront during registration.

Payment

1. What are the modes of payment?

• • Visa, Mastercard, Amex or Alipay
  • PayNow (a QR code will be displayed during payment)
  • SkillsFuture credits (you will be required to submit an SFC claim upon making payment, you will be redirected to an external link for you to authenticate using Singpass on SFC website)

2. When can I make the payment?

Once your registration has been processed and an offer of placement has been granted to you, you will receive an automated email for you to accept the offer on NUS Online Application Portal.

Once you have accepted the offer, you will be directed to the payment page. 

Assessment

1. Is there an assessment component for the course?

Yes. The mode of assessment is up to the CET instructor’s discretion. It may be a reflection paper, quiz, presentation, or based on classroom activities. You will be required to achieve a ‘Competent’ grade for the assessment(s).

2. What happens if I did not achieve a ‘Competent’ grade in my assessment?

You will be notified by the short course coordinator if you did not achieve “Competent” for the short course. You may be offered for a deferment for the next available class.

E-Certificate

1. Will I receive a certificate for the course?

An e-certificate will be issued upon successful completion within 20 working days.

2. Can I request a specific name to be on the e-certificate?

The name on the e-certificate will be issued according to the full name as per registration.