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Earn a full qualification that’s recognised and valued by industry. Choose from a range of diplomas and post-diplomas tailored for adult learners—with flexible study options to fit your lifestyle.
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Applications for our Part-Time Diplomas, Specialist Diplomas and Work-Study Programmes are open from 17 November 2025 to 22 March 2026.
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Take the next step in your professional journey with our Specialist Diplomas and Part-Time Diplomas, designed to equip you with industry-relevant skills while offering the flexibility to balance work and study. Whether you're looking to upskill, switch careers, or deepen your expertise, our extensive range of programmes provides the perfect opportunity to achieve your goals.
Are you a mid-career professional aged 40 and above? Leverage the $4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up to enrol in RP’s courses, subsidised up to 90%.Learn more about the Funding and Subsidies Schemes available.
Specialist Diploma
Build deep expertise and advanced skills in your field.
Specialist Diplomas are designed for professionals who already have foundational knowledge and want to specialise or progress into higher-level roles. Programmes are developed with industry input to ensure relevance and practical application.
Who it’s for
Diploma or degree holders
Working professionals seeking skills deepening or career advancement
What you’ll gain
In-depth, industry-relevant knowledge
Applied learning through projects and case studies
Recognised qualification to strengthen career progression
View all Specialist Diplomas available for April intake
Applied Science
Specialist Diploma in Beauty & Personal Care Products Duration: 1 year | This 12-month programme is ideal for aspiring leaders in Singapore’s fast-evolving beauty and personal care innovation landscape. Designed for both fresh diploma graduates and mid-career professionals, the programme offers an end-to-end learning experience across the full product development cycle—from consumer insights and concept development to formulation and product evaluation, through to scale-up, packaging design, quality management, and regulatory compliance. |
Specialist Diploma in Biomedical Technology Duration: 1 year | The Specialist Diploma in Biomedical Technology is a collaboration between Republic Polytechnic (RP) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). By the end of the programme, you will gain a strong foundation in biomedical instrumentation and device design. You will also be equipped with the skills and knowledge to support medical professionals. |
Specialist Diploma in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Duration: 1 year | The Specialist Diploma in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing is a one-year programme designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and applied skills for technical roles in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and related sectors. The curriculum spans critical domains such as GxP compliance, quality assurance and control, process validation, lean manufacturing practices, Generative AI and sustainable practices across the value chain—ensuring alignment with industry and regulatory standards. |
Specialist Diploma in Food Manufacturing & Services Duration: 1 year | The Specialist Diploma in Food Manufacturing and Services (SDFMS) is a 12-month, industry-aligned programme designed for individuals looking to deepen their expertise and contribute to Singapore’s fast-evolving food manufacturing and service ecosystem. As Singapore strengthens its position as a global hub for food innovation, advanced food manufacturing, and sustainable food production & services, this qualification equips learners with the critical skills needed to thrive in a sector undergoing rapid transformation to support the nation’s food security initiatives. |
Business
Specialist Diploma in Business Analytics Duration: 1 year | This Specialist Diploma equips participants with skills and knowledge to apply business analytics techniques for deriving insights and predictive models from business data. |
Specialist Diploma in Career Counselling Duration: 1 year | The Specialist Diploma in Career Counselling (SDCC) aims to prepare participants with the relevant skills and knowledge to provide career counselling. This programme will equip participants with the essential counselling and coaching competencies that will enable them to perform the role of a dedicated Career Counselling Practitioner or to incorporate relevant concepts and principles into their current roles. |
Specialist Diploma in Digital Business Duration: 1 year | The Specialist Diploma in Digital Business equips participants with in-depth knowledge of the various digital business strategies along with the hands-on experience in the design and development of e-commerce portals. |
Specialist Diploma in Environmental and Corporate Sustainability Duration: 1 year | This specialist diploma allows you to deepen your capabilities in various environmental issues such as climate change and sustainability reporting. |
Specialist Diploma in Marketing Analytics and Insights Duration: 1 year | The Specialist Diploma in Marketing Analytics and Insights enables diploma graduates and marketing practitioners to gain critical knowledge and skills in frontier areas such as data analytics, marketing research, and behavioural insights, thereby gaining an employability edge in relevant fields. |
Engineering
Specialist Diploma in Aviation Management and Services Duration: 1 year | This course focuses on both the technical and managerial aspects of airline and airport operations. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue a rewarding career in the aviation industry. |
Specialist Diploma in Semiconductor Manufacturing Duration: 1 year | This course prepares you with the skill sets to navigate the various aspects of IC manufacturing, which includes: Integrated Circuit (IC) Design, Process Integration, Product Yield Engineering, IC Packaging, and more. |
Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management Duration: 1 year | This course aims to equip you with specialised knowledge and skills in the field of supply chain management, including warehouse and inventory management, transportation operations and freight services, lean process, pharmaceutical and bio-chemical supply chain, and cold chain management. |
InfoComm
Specialist Diploma in Applied Generative Artificial Intelligence Duration: 1 year | This one-year programme will help participants who have experience in the IT industry to broaden their skillsets in the AI field, or deepen their knowledge in the use and implementation of AI. |
Specialist Diploma in Cloud Architecting and Management Duration: 1 year | This Specialist Diploma equips participants with the skills and knowledge in the area of cloud computing architecting, cloud migration and cloud security. |
Duration: 1 year | This Specialist Diploma equips participants with the skills and knowledge to implement end-to-end software service through continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. |
Sports and Health
Specialist Diploma in Health and Wellness Coaching Duration: 1 year | This course enables you to become a well-informed Health & Wellness Coaches who can help clients with various conditions to modify their health behaviours to improve quality of life and health outcomes. |
Specialist Diploma in Healthy Ageing & Community Care for Seniors Duration: 1 year | This course will enable you to play a part in enhancing seniors' physical health, social activeness, as well as emotional and mental resilience. |
Specialist Diploma in Integrated Care Management Duration: 1 year | This course will prepare you to take on the role of a Care Coordinator Associate. You will be equipped with the skills and know-hows to support medical professionals in the delivery of transitional care. |
Specialist Diploma in Sport Science and Wellness Duration: 1 year | The Specialist Diploma in Sport Science and Wellness prepares individuals with relevant skills and knowledge to support the growing needs of the sport and fitness industry. Upon completion of the programme, graduates will have specialised knowledge in sport science practices that meets the demand in both public and private sectors. This programme is a collaboration between Republic Polytechnic (RP) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). There will be an advancement for students to pursue the Bachelor of Sports and Physical Education with Minor at SUSS, if they meet the entry requirement. |
Technology for Arts, Media and Design
Specialist Diploma in Digital Content Creation for Business Duration: 1 year | This programme was designed to meet the growing demand for digital content for the marketing and communication functions of businesses. This demand has increased in today’s accelerated digitalising environment. Both Media and Non-media sectors including retail, hospitality, food and beverage, e-commerce, and government require skilled manpower to create such content. |
Part-Time Diplomas
Earn a full diploma while balancing work and personal commitments.
Part-Time Diplomas provide a structured pathway to build foundational and applied skills in a new or existing discipline. Lessons are conducted outside regular working hours, allowing you to upskill without putting your career on hold.
Who it’s for
Working adults and career switchers
Learners seeking a full diploma qualification
What you’ll gain
Strong foundation and practical skills
Industry-aligned curriculum
A recognised diploma qualification
View all Part-Time Diplomas available for April intake
Applied Science
Diploma in Applied Science (Environmental Services and Management) Duration: 2.5 years | This course will equip you with the capabilities to contribute towards sustainability. It also aims to build your knowledge and skills to manage environmental operations through the adoption of technology to improve productivity. |
Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) Duration: 2.5 years | Get ready to master the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the dynamic world of medical laboratory science! This course will teach you how to prepare and analyse biological samples, so you can support the growing industry's needs and advance your career. |
Diploma in Applied Science (Nutrition and Food Science) Duration: 2.5 years | This course equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to create and analyse innovative food products. Upon completion, you will be ready to support the food manufacturing, processing operations and productivity planning opportunities in the growing food sector. |
Diploma in Applied Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Duration: 2.5 years | The Diploma in Applied Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) provides opportunities for participants to deepen their skills and knowledge needed for a career in the healthcare and biopharmaceutical manufacturing industries. |
Diploma in Applied Science (Urban Agricultural Technology) Duration: 2.5 years | The Diploma in Applied Science (Urban Agricultural Technology) allows participants to develop competencies, skills and knowledge needed for a career in the agriculture industry. Participants will learn more about the agricultural technologies for food production, farming process and management, urban farming technology and systems, agribusiness and sustainable farming. Upon completion of the part-time diploma, participants can get a head-start in their careers in the agricultural sector taking on roles ranging from agrotechnologists to produce and marketing specialists. |
Business
Diploma in Accounting and Corporate Secretarial Practice Duration: 2.5 years | The Part-Time Diploma in Accounting and Corporate Secretarial Practice (PTDACSP) aims to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in accounting and corporate secretarial practice. |
Diploma in Business Practice (Business Management in the Digital Economy) Duration: 2.5 years | The Part-Time Diploma in Business Practice (Business Management in the Digital Economy) is a two-year programme that equips students with core business skills in today’s digital economy, with emphasis on globalisation, sustainability and analytics. |
Diploma in Business Practice (Digital Marketing and Branding) Duration: 2.5 years | This course equips students with essential knowledge and practical skills to support the growth of digital marketing and branding functions within organisations. |
Diploma in Business Practice (International Human Resources Management) Duration: 2.5 years | This course equips participants with the essential competencies to support the Human Resource functions of organisations operating across national boundaries in a multicultural environment. |
Diploma in Digital Media and Communication Duration: 2.5 years | The Diploma in Digital Media and Communication aims to develop competent, skilled and resilient manpower in support of the evolving media and communication landscape. |
Engineering
Diploma in Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) Duration: 2.5 years | The Diploma in Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) provides participants with a strong foundation in Electrical and Electronic (EE) Engineering and emerging skillsets in the areas of Industrial Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualisation and Analytics that will equip them for the diverse and dynamic EE industry. |
Diploma in Engineering (Operations and Engineering Management) Duration: 2.5 years | This course provides you with fundamental capabilities to excel in logistics and operations management. You will also acquire skills in strategising and enhancing organisational productivity. |
Infocomm
Diploma in Software Engineering Duration: 2.5 years | This programme is designed to equip participants with practical, industry-relevant skills and knowledge to undertake the primary role of a Software Engineer with associated skills in User Interface / User Experience (UI/UX) and Development & Operation (DevOps). |
Sports and Health
Diploma in Health Sciences (Health Management) Duration: 2.5 years | This course will enable you to play an active part in keeping seniors living in the community healthy. You will learn to understand seniors better, while promoting healthy behaviours. |
Duration: 2.5 years | There is a rising demand for qualified outdoor educators driven by the National Outdoor Masterplan. It is Singapore's only Part-time Diploma in Outdoor Education, offering comprehensive and holistic training. You will be able to earn prestigious industry certifications from the Singapore Canoe Federation and Singapore Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Federation. |
Duration: 2.5 years | The Part-Time Diploma in Sport Coaching provides a pathway for the current sport coaches to upgrade their skills and knowledge in sport coaching. It adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of sport coaching that will raise the professional level of the industry in Singapore and prepare participants with the latest and relevant skills to help them advance to the next level of their career or to further their study in the field of sport coaching. |
Diploma in Sports Wellness and Services Duration: 2.5 years | This course will prepare you for a career in the fast evolving sports industry. You will get to develop your expertise in sport sciences, sports management, health management, and health promotion. |
Technology for Arts, Media and Design
Diploma in Design and Media (Digital Entertainment and Events) Duration: 2.5 years | The Diploma in Design and Media (Digital Entertainment and Events) is the only diploma in the CET landscape that develops skills and knowledge in live entertainment. event management, and digital media production to prepare learners for the fast-evolving creative industries. The duration of the diploma is 2.5 years. The programme comprises five Modular Certificates and offers a practice-oriented learning pathway that equips learners with interdisciplinary skills across production management, technical execution, design and technology. |
Diploma in Music and Sound Production Duration: 2.5 years | The Part-Time Diploma in Music and Sound Production is designed to equip students with comprehensive technical skills and creative acumen necessary to thrive in the dynamic fields of music and sound production. |
SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes
Learn on the job while earning a qualification.
SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes combine structured on-the-job training with academic learning, allowing you to gain real-world experience while working towards a recognised qualification. Programmes are co-developed with industry partners to ensure workplace relevance.
Who it’s for
Individuals seeking practical, work-based learning
Early-career professionals or career switchers
What you’ll gain
Paid employment with structured training
Hands-on industry experience
Recognised qualification and career-ready skills
View all Work-Study Post-Diploma Programmes available for April intake
Applied Science
Work-Study Post Diploma Certificate in Beauty & Personal Care Product Design Duration: 1 year | This 12-month programme is ideal for aspiring leaders in Singapore’s fast-evolving beauty and personal care innovation landscape. Designed for both fresh diploma graduates and mid-career professionals, the programme offers an end-to-end learning experience across the full product development cycle—from consumer insights and concept development to formulation and product evaluation, through to scale-up, packaging design, quality management, and regulatory compliance. |
Work-Study Post Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing) Duration: 1 year | This Work-Study Programme (WSP) offers fresh polytechnic graduates an opportunity to deepen their skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing and related sector. |
Work-Study Post Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Food Manufacturing Services) Duration: 1 year | This Work-Study Programme (WSP) will provide opportunities for fresh polytechnic graduates to deepen their skills and knowledge needed for a career in the fast-evolving food manufacturing and service industries. |
Work-Study Post Diploma Specialist Diploma in Biomedical Technology Duration: 1 year | This Work-Study Programme (WSP) will provide opportunities for fresh Polytechnic graduates to deepen their skills and knowledge needed for a career in the medical technology and healthcare related industries. |
Business
Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Digital Business) Duration: 1 year | The Specialist Diploma in Digital Business equips participants with in-depth knowledge of the various digital business strategies along with the hands-on experience in the design and development of e-commerce portals. |
Engineering
Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Aviation Management and Services) Duration: 1 year | This course focuses on the technical and managerial aspects of airline and airport operations. You will get to work with companies such as Changi Airport Group, Jetstar Asia, and dnata. |
Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Semiconductor Manufacturing) Duration: 1 year | This course prepares you with the skill sets to navigate the various aspects of IC manufacturing, which includes: Integrated Circuit (IC) Design, Process Integration, Product Yield Engineering, IC Packaging, and more. |
Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management) Duration: 1 year | This course equips you with specialised knowledge and skills in the field of supply chain management, including warehouse and inventory management, transportation operations and freight services, lean process, pharmaceutical and bio-chemical supply chain, and cold chain management. |
Infocomm
Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Applied Generative Artificial Intelligence) Duration: 1 year | This one-year work-study programme will help fresh diploma graduates get a head start in their career by enabling them to deepen their skills and knowledge, and at the same time supporting their transition into the work place. Participants will be working full-time in the areas relating to AI while pursing the Specialist Diploma. |
Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Cloud Architecting & Management) Duration: 1 year | This one-year work-study programme will help fresh diploma graduates get a head start in their careers by enabling them to deepen their skills and knowledge, and at the same time supporting their transition into the work place. Participants will be working full-time in the area of cloud computing architecting, cloud migration, and cloud security, while pursuing the Specialist Diploma. |
Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in DevOps) Duration: 1 year | This one-year work-study programme will help fresh diploma graduates get a head start in their career by enabling them to deepen their skills and knowledge, and at the same time supporting their transition into the workplace. Participants will be working full-time in the area of DevOps while pursuing the Specialist Diploma. |
Sports and Health
Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Health and Wellness Coaching) Duration: 1 year | This course enables you to become a well-informed Health & Wellness Coaches who can help clients with various conditions to modify their health behaviours to improve quality of life and health outcomes. |
Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Healthy Ageing & Community Care for Seniors) Duration: 1 year | This course will enable you to play a part in enhancing seniors' physical health, social activeness, as well as emotional and mental resilience. |
Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Integrated Care Management) Duration: 1 year | This course will prepare you to take on the role of a Care Coordinator Associate. You will be equipped with the skills and know-hows to support medical professionals in the delivery of transitional care. |
Technology for Arts, Media and Design
Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Digital Content Creation for Business) Duration: 1 year | This programme was designed to meet the growing demand for digital content for the marketing and communication functions of businesses. |
View all Work-Study Certificates available for April intake
Applied Science
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Applied Science (Environmental Services and Management) Duration: 1 year | This course will provide opportunities, especially for fresh ITE graduates, to deepen their skills and knowledge in managing environmental operations through the adoption of technology. |
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Applied Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Duration: 1 year | This course, targeted at fresh ITE graduates, will help you to deepen your knowledge in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. |
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Applied Science (Urban Agricultural Technology) Duration: 1 year | Are you a fresh ITE graduate and seeking new opportunities? Look no further as this course will build your capabilities in agricultural technologies for food production, agribusiness, sustainable farming, and more. |
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Accounting and Corporate Secretarial Practice Duration: 1 year | This programme aims to provide adult learners with accessible pathways to pursue careers in accounting or corporate secretarial practice, addressing the sector’s talent gap and ensuring a continuous pipeline of skilled professionals to support future growth. |
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Business Practice (Digital Marketing and Branding) Duration: 1 year | This course equips students with essential knowledge and practical skills to support the growth of digital marketing and branding functions within organisations. |
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Digital Media and Communication Duration: 1 year | The Diploma in Digital Media and Communication aims to develop competent, skilled and resilient manpower in support of the evolving media and communication landscape. |
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) Duration: 1 year | This course will prepare you for a career in the electrical and electronics industry. Through the lessons, you will build a strong understanding on integrated circuit, fabrication, and more. |
Infocomm
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Software Engineering Duration: 1 year | This one-year work-study programme is designed with industry consultation to equip participants with practical, industry-relevant skills and knowledge to undertake the primary role of a Software Engineer with associated skills in User Interface / User Experience (UI/UX) and Development & Operation (DevOps). |
Sports and Health
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Health Sciences (Health Management) Duration: 1 year | This course will help you better understand seniors. It will also equip you with the skills and knowledge to promote healthy behaviours. |
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Outdoor Education Duration: 1 year | There is a rising demand for qualified outdoor educators driven by the National Outdoor Masterplan. It is Singapore's only Part-time Diploma in Outdoor Education, offering comprehensive and holistic training. You will be able to earn prestigious industry certifications from the Singapore Canoe Federation and Singapore Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Federation. |
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Sports Wellness and Services Duration: 1 year | This course will prepare you for a career in the fast-evolving sports industry. It will look into expertise areas such as sports sciences and sports management. |
Technology for Arts, Media and Design
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Design and Media (Digital Entertainment and Events) Duration: 1 year | The Diploma in Design and Media (Digital Entertainment and Events) is the only diploma in the CET landscape that develops skills and knowledge in live entertainment, event management, and digital media production to prepare learners for the fast-evolving creative industries. |
Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Music and Sound Production Duration: 1 year | The Part-Time Diploma in Music and Sound Production is designed to equip students with comprehensive technical skills and creative acumen necessary to thrive in the dynamic fields of music and sound production. |
Funding Schemes and Subsidies
Singaporeans aged 40 years and above may use the SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 to offset out-of-pocket course fees for selected courses, including SkillsFuture Career Transition Programmes.
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