Lifelong Learning

Infocomm technology (ICT) is always evolving. Given the blinding pace of change in the field and the rapid adoption of ICT across all industry sectors, it is vital to continuously upgrade your skills and knowledge in order to stay relevant and maintain your edge in today's competitive job market. Enhance your career the smart way by continuing your ICT education at Republic Polytechnic’s School of Infocomm through our offerings of specialist diplomas, short courses and industry certification courses.

Specialist Diplomas

The School of Infocomm (SOI) offers Specialist Diploma (SD) courses that are designed to enable you to deepen your knowledge and skills in a specific area in ICT. SDs are generally one year in duration, consisting of two post-diploma certificates. SOI presently offers four Specialist Diplomas. To view our offerings, click on the relevant tab below.

Business Analytics
Cloud Architecting & Mgmt
Internet-of-Things
Applied Artificial Intelligence

Specialist Diploma in Business Analytics

Business analytics drives planning and decision-making. Success depends on data quality – and with it, skilled analysts who not only understand the business but also master the technologies involved. This specialist diploma programme leverages on RP's Problem-based Learning approach and provides hands-on training in essential BA skills by using industry-recognised software during the course.

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Specialist Diploma in Cloud Architecting and Management

The aim of the Specialist Diploma in Cloud Architecting & Management (SDCAM) to equip participants with the skills and knowledge in the area of cloud computing architecting, cloud migration and implementation, cloud security and to provide an education and career pathway for those who aspire to pursue a career in the growing industry of Cloud Computing.

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Specialist Diploma in IoT Technologies and Solutioning

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the inter-networking of multiple electronic devices, applications and services, and has increasingly been impacting how we live and work. Organisations are already building more IoT-based solutions and require professionals with advanced integration skills and end-to-end thinking. With this specialist diploma, you will be trained in the necessary skills and know-how to integrate devices, applications and services to the IoT platform, and vice versa.

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Specialist Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a frontier technology that has been identified in Singapore’s Industry Transformation Map (ITM) as an enabler of growth and jobs in Singapore. To achieve this objective, manpower skilled with AI knowledge and abilities is required to contribute and develop the AI ecosystem in Singapore.

The Specialist Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence (SDAAI) at Republic Polytechnic will equip participants with the requisite concepts and theories that underpin AI and to develop in participants, the fundamental practical skills and knowledge for developing AI solutions. Participants will undertake practical hands-on case studies and projects in clearly identified areas in which AI is applied today, namely the application of recommender systems, virtual assistants and pattern recognition and anomaly detection.

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Short Courses

SOI offers an extensive range of short, industry-relevant courses for ICT skills re-skilling and up-skilling. Our courses are categorized under different areas, ranging from Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics, IT Security, Dev Ops, Software Development to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). To view our short course offerings, click on the relevant tab below

AI
Data Analytics
IT Security
DevOps
Software Development
New/ Digital Media
UAV
RPA

Artificial Intelligence for Everyone - A Practical Experience (1 day Beginner)

This is a one-day introductory course for individuals who are keen to know about an overview of AI and its applications.

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Artificial Intelligence for Techies - A Hands-On Approach (1 day Beginner)

This is a one-day introductory course with hands-on experience for participants who have a technical inclination or some technical background and who are interested in an overview of Artificial Intelligence and is curious to learn how AI works in a hands-on manner.

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An Introduction to Code-Free Machine Learning (1 day Beginner)

We are entering a new phase in the practice of machine learning, the ‘code-free’ phase in which guided platforms offer classic drag-and-drop features to fully automated machine learning services. This 1-day workshop will take participants through various code-free tools and platforms to experience machine learning without programming.

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Applied Artificial Intelligence with Python (2 days Intermediate)

This is a two-day introductory workshop where participants will use python to develop real world applications which harness natural language, voice, image learning from interacting with the environment.

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Deep Learning with Python (2 days Intermediate)

This is a two-day course where participants will learn the fundamentals of Deep Learning with Python, and gain a deeper understanding on the various techniques of how you can teach computers to recognise different objects and patterns using large neural networks.

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Developing Your First Chatbot (1 day Beginner)

This is a one-day hands-on course that will teach you how to build, analyse and deploy chatbots with the help of Dialogflow – the industry-recognised leading tool by Google to create conversational interfaces.

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Creating Your Digital Voice Assistant (2 days Intermediate)

Voice-based user interfaces have grown in popularity over recent years and is becoming core to how humans progressively interact with computing devices. In this 2-day workshop, participants will learn to create software to extend the functionality of Google Assistant. The workshop will cover the use of Actions, DialogFlow, Fulfillment and Firebase to design voice and conversational user interfaces

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goChatBot (3 days Intermediate, Training with Mentoring)

Chatbots will become a more efficient and mainstream form of 24/7 interaction for many organizations with their customers and employees. goChatBot is an applied learning workshop where participants will be trained and then mentored on their journey towards creating their chatbots.

Introduction to AI-based Recommender Systems using Python and Tensor Flow (3 days Advanced)

This 3-day course will introduce participants to the key concepts and ideas in recommender systems. This course will equip participants with the requisite knowledge and practical skills required in order to implement a recommender system using Google’s open-source TensorFlow application.

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Introduction to Pattern Matching and Anomaly Detection (3 days Advanced)

This is a 3-day course which will introduce participants to the concepts and techniques of pattern recognition and anomaly detection. The latter being used for uses cases such as fraud detection, accounting inconsistencies, anomalous manufacturing defects and network intrusion detection.

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Computer Vision with Deep Learning (4 days Advanced)

This is a 4-day course that introduces students to machine learning and deep learning. This course concentrates on the area of image recognition and teaches one of the most effective classes to solve image recognition problem - convolutional neural network. Students would first learn to use the tools like Keras, TensorFlow and Jupyter Notebook to create the deep learning models. They would proceed to apply their knowledge to train and tune their models with large data sets of images and put their training to the test by recognising real images.

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Managing Data @ Work (1 day Beginner)

This is a foundational course upon which participants and their organizations learn to organize and manage their data and create an environment in which analytics can flourish thereafter.

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Mining Data for Insights @ Work (2 days Beginner)

This course will give participants a strong foundation in manipulating data in spreadsheets to support data analysis or analytics and will help participants to better position themselves for success within their organizations.

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Fundamentals of Data Analytics (2 days Intermediate)

This is a 2-day course in data analytics and includes the area of data mining and predictive analytics as well. In this course, participants will learn the methodology and practice of data analytics using a range of datasets.

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Fundamentals of Data Visualisation (2 days Intermediate)

The objectives of this 2-day course is to introduce participants to data visualization through the field of business intelligence. Participants will learn to apply their knowledge using tools like Tableau for data visualization and analysis.

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Getting Started with Text Mining (1 day Beginner)

This is a one-day course where participants will learn the fundamentals of text mining and gain a deeper understanding into the basic concepts, tools and processes that will help to unveil helpful insights in the different types of textual data. .

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Text Mining - Making Sense of Unstructured Data (2 days Intermediate)

The 2-day course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts and principles of text analytics.

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Data Science with Python (2 days Intermediate)

This is a two-day workshop where participants will learn the fundamentals of data extraction and analysis on how useful insights can be drawn which will enhance your decision-making capabilities. Participants will also be able to apply a range of statistical techniques that enables machines to improve tasks with experience and perform predictive analytics.

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Cyber Security Essentials (1 day Beginner)

This is a one-day course where participants will learn the fundamental concepts and issues related to securing a personal computing environment, as well as within an organisation computing environment and the various implementations of information security controls.

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IT Security and You (2 days Beginner)

This course is designed to introduce participants to the fundamental concepts and issues related to securing a personal computing environment and the various implementations of information security controls.

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Implementing IT Security @ Work (2 days Intermediate)

This course introduces participants to the concepts and issues related to securing a computing environment within an organization and the various implementations of information security controls.

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Be a Cyber Warrior - Fight Against the Black Hats (5 days Intermediate)

This 5-day workshop will allow participants to learn the fundamentals of cyber threat hunting, including incident handling and the various response procedures and techniques, as well as participate in simulated cyberattacks in a Security Operation Centre.

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The Fundamentals of Digital Forensics (5 days Intermediate)

This course will provide an understanding of the approaches involved in retrieving digital information relevant to appropriate cybercrime laws. Participants will also develop a methodical approach in implementing the procedures.

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Ethical Hacking – Exposed (5 days Advanced)

This 5-day workshop will train participants with the fundamentals of ethical hacking and penetration testing where participants will learn about the five different stages of penetration testing namely reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, maintaining access and documentation.

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An Introduction to DevOps (3 days Intermediate)

This is a three-day course for IT professionals with a keen interest in DevOps and individuals who would like to a gain basic knowledge of DevOps methodology

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Introductory Programming using Python (2 days Beginner)

This is a foundational course in computer programming using the Python programming language.

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Applied Artificial Intelligence with Python (2 days Intermediate)

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Deep Learning with Python (2 days Intermediate)

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Data Science with Python (2 days Intermediate)

This is a two-day course for participants who has a basic understanding of Python and individuals who wish to gain deeper insights using data.

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Drone Programming with Python (1 day Intermediate)

This is a one-day course for participants who has a basic understanding of Python and individuals with a keen interest in drones.

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Fundamentals in Java Programming (3 days Beginner)

This is a foundational course in computer programming using the Java programming language.

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Fundamentals of iOS Programming (2 days Intermediate)

This basic course introduces learners to iOS application development: the Xcode IDE, basic Swift syntax, input and output user interface elements and device independent layout.

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Navigating Social Media on Smartphone (1 day Beginner)

This is an introductory course for participants on the concepts associated with new or social media, social media management plus the hands-on use of various social media platforms.

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Developing Digital Proficiencies (2.5 days Beginner)

This course will equip participants with basic digital media visual design and production skills required for creating effective digital media infographics artefacts for the purpose of communication on social media platforms.

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Content Management System for Social Media (2.5 days Intermediate)

This course builds on the “Creating Digital Media Content” course by extending on the digital design skills to produce content that is suitable for corporate or business use.

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Introduction to Drones (2 days Beginner)

This course combines the interest of enthusiasts of videography and photography with the flying of unmanned aircrafts. Specifically, this course aims to equip participants with the technical and aesthetic skillsets to undertake aerial photography and videography using a drone.

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Drone Programming with Python (1 day Intermediate)

This is a one-day course for participants who has a basic understanding of Python and individuals with a keen interest in drones.

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goRPA (3 days Intermediate, Training with Mentoring)

This program aims to help companies to achieve productivity through automation in administrative and repetitive tasks by learning the skill and knowledge in scripting of Robotics Process Automation (RPA). goRPA is an applied learning workshop where participants will be trained and then mentored on their RPA project.

SOI also offers short stint, industry-relevant courses for ICT skills that can lead to internationally recognized industry certifications, which has been shown to help establish and enhance the careers of ICT professionals. To view our industry certification short course offerings, click on the relevant tab below.

AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
AWS Academy Cloud Architecting

AWS Academy Cloud Foundations

This course is designed to help you bridge the gap between technical skills and realising organisational goals, with a foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts. It also prepares you to be certified as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

AWS Academy Cloud Architecting

This course will help you learn how to optimise the AWS Cloud and how these services fit into cloud-based solutions. Because architectural solutions can differ depending on the industry, the type of applications, and size of businesses, the course will emphasise the best practices for the setup and usage of AWS Cloud, and the various design strategies to help you in planning and delivering the most optimal IT architecture on AWS.

Enquiries & Application

Please email the Academy for Continuing Education or call 6510 3000 to register or inquire about any of the programmes above.

School of Infocomm (SOI)

Lifelong Learning

Specialist Diplomas

Specialist Diploma in Business Analytics

Specialist Diploma in Cloud Architecting and Management

Specialist Diploma in IoT Technologies and Solutioning

Specialist Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Short Courses

Artificial Intelligence for Everyone - A Practical Experience (1 day Beginner)

Artificial Intelligence for Techies - A Hands-On Approach (1 day Beginner)

An Introduction to Code-Free Machine Learning (1 day Beginner)

Applied Artificial Intelligence with Python (2 days Intermediate)

Deep Learning with Python (2 days Intermediate)

Developing Your First Chatbot (1 day Beginner)

Creating Your Digital Voice Assistant (2 days Intermediate)

goChatBot (3 days Intermediate, Training with Mentoring)

Introduction to AI-based Recommender Systems using Python and Tensor Flow (3 days Advanced)

Introduction to Pattern Matching and Anomaly Detection (3 days Advanced)

Computer Vision with Deep Learning (4 days Advanced)

Managing Data @ Work (1 day Beginner)

Mining Data for Insights @ Work (2 days Beginner)

Fundamentals of Data Analytics (2 days Intermediate)

Fundamentals of Data Visualisation (2 days Intermediate)

Getting Started with Text Mining (1 day Beginner)

Text Mining - Making Sense of Unstructured Data (2 days Intermediate)

Data Science with Python (2 days Intermediate)

Cyber Security Essentials (1 day Beginner)

IT Security and You (2 days Beginner)

Implementing IT Security @ Work (2 days Intermediate)

Be a Cyber Warrior - Fight Against the Black Hats (5 days Intermediate)

The Fundamentals of Digital Forensics (5 days Intermediate)

Ethical Hacking – Exposed (5 days Advanced)

An Introduction to DevOps (3 days Intermediate)

Introductory Programming using Python (2 days Beginner)

Applied Artificial Intelligence with Python (2 days Intermediate)

Deep Learning with Python (2 days Intermediate)

Data Science with Python (2 days Intermediate)

Drone Programming with Python (1 day Intermediate)

Fundamentals in Java Programming (3 days Beginner)

Fundamentals of iOS Programming (2 days Intermediate)

Navigating Social Media on Smartphone (1 day Beginner)

Developing Digital Proficiencies (2.5 days Beginner)

Content Management System for Social Media (2.5 days Intermediate)

Introduction to Drones (2 days Beginner)

Drone Programming with Python (1 day Intermediate)

goRPA (3 days Intermediate, Training with Mentoring)

Industry certifications

AWS Academy Cloud Foundations

AWS Academy Cloud Architecting

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