Short & Modular Courses
20 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
1 Dec 2025 to 1 Mar 2026
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6.30pm-9.30pm
Classroom
Class schedule:
PDC1
Every Tue and Thu
6:30pm to 9:30pm (face-to-face class)
9:30pm to 10:30pm (e-learning)*
PDC2
Every Tue and Thu
7:00pm to 8:30pm (face-to-face class)
8:30pm to 10:00pm (e-learning)*
Modules in this course conduct in-class tests, typically in the last week of each 7-week or 8-week term in the SP academic calendar. Attendance at these tests is compulsory. Please refer to the SP academic calendar.
Students are strongly advised against scheduling any travel plans during mid-semestral (MST) or end-semestral (EST) weeks. Detailed information regarding test schedules can be found on the website.
*e-learning: the students are not required to attend classes during this period and the stated timing is only a guide. Students are free to read the materials any time prior to the face-to-face class.
Duration:
270 hours (1 year)
The course is a 1-year Part-Time programme. Classes are conducted in the evening. It consists of 2 Post Diploma Certificates (PDC) conducted over 2 semesters, 1 PDC per semester. The first PDC you will start with is PDC1. Participants must complete PDC1 before they can progress to PDC2. Each PDC comprises two modules.
Please click here for the Module Synopsis.
PDC Exemptions for Specialist Diplomas in Data Science
Participants who have graduated from this course may be eligible for PDC1 exemption if they plan to register for another Specialist Diploma in Data Science:
Please note exemptions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Interested participants may email ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg. Our team will get in touch to address your queries and guide you through a separate application process.
If you're interested in the AI Singapore AI Apprentice Program (AIAP) but don't have the pre-requisites, this course will give you the solid foundation to still succeed.
Other Certifications / Accreditations
Upon completion of Datacamp content in the course, participants will receive Datacamp course digital certificates.
As part of the Nvidia Deep Learning Institute (DLI) University Ambassador Program, Nvidia DLI Deep Learning course with digital certificates will be offered to students.
Specialist Diploma in Data Science (Artificial Intelligence) graduates will receive an exemption of up to 12 subject credits on SUTD’s ModularMasters in Data Science programme.
Specialist Diploma in Data Science (Artificial Intelligence) graduates will also receive exemption up to 2 modules, namely Data Programming in Python and Data Visualisation from University of London - Master of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Details can be found on SIM's website.
Graduates may be considered for direct admissions into the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) programme should they meet the criteria as assessed by NUS-SCALE (School of Continuing and Lifelong Education).
For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.
Course fees are reviewed periodically and adjusted as necessary to cover the cost of education and to enable the polytechnic to continue investing in delivering high-quality education.
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Rd Singapore 139651