Course Details

Specialist Diploma in Data Science (Data Engineering)

Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6.30pm-9.30pm

  • Mode of Training:

    Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching)

Enquiries

For enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg.

What You Will Learn

Advance your data career by engineering the pipelines that power AI!

Before any AI model can deliver meaningful insights, data must be reliably collected, processed, stored, and delivered—and this is the critical role of data engineers. As organisations scale their digital and AI capabilities, demand for professionals who can build robust, scalable data infrastructure continues to grow rapidly.

Through this Specialist Diploma in Data Science (Data Engineering), you will gain practical, industry-relevant skills in SQL databases, big data technologies, and ETL pipeline development, enabling you to design and build scalable data systems that power analytics and AI applications across industries such as financial services, technology firms, and digital platform companies where robust data infrastructure is essential for innovation and decision-making.

Key Outcomes
  • Apply foundational statistics and programming skills for data science and engineering workflows
  • Design and manage SQL databases and data warehouse systems for enterprise use
  • Build and optimise ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines for structured and unstructured data
  • Work with big data technologies and distributed data processing frameworks
  • Develop scalable data infrastructure to support analytics, AI, and business intelligence systems

Designed For
Aspiring and practising data professionals, software engineers, and technical personnel seeking to pursue or advance careers in data engineering, data architecture, and backend data systems.

More Information

This is a 1-year part-time course consisting of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates conducted over 2 semesters.

Post-Diploma CertificateKey Modules
PDC 1 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Fundamentals of Data Science- Introduction to Statistics for Data Science
- Introduction to Programming for Data Science
PDC 2 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Data Engineering- Data Management Systems
- Big Data Technologies

Please click here for the Module Synopsis. 

Academic Progression and Pathways

Singapore Polytechnic

After graduating from this course, you may be eligible for PDC1 exemption if you plan to register for another Specialist Diploma in Data Science: 

Please note exemptions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Interested applicants may email ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg. Our team will get in touch to address your queries and guide you through a separate application process 

Local Universities

Upon completion of this course, you may receive credit exemptions towards the Singapore University of Technology and Design's (SUTD's) Modular Master's in Data Science, allowing you to fast track your postgraduate journey.

You may also be considered for direct admissions into the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) programme should you meet the criteria as assessed by NUS-SCALE (School of Continuing and Lifelong Education).

For more information on the course, click on the “Register” button.

 

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