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Overview

Course Date:

19 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027

Registration Period:

1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

Duration/Frequency:

2 Evenings per week, 6:30pm-10:30pm

Mode of Training:

Classroom

What You Will Learn

Build intelligent robotics skills to lead the future of smart manufacturing!

Robotics and automation are becoming essential drivers of smart manufacturing and industrial innovation. As Singapore accelerates its Industry 4.0 transformation, becoming one of the world’s most robot-dense manufacturing economies, there is a growing demand for robotics specialists to support intelligent, flexible, and data-driven manufacturing operations.

Through this Specialist Diploma in Robotics & Automation (Robotics Applications), you will gain hands-on expertise in collaborative robots, industrial robot integration, PLC programming, smart sensing systems, and automation technologies used across advanced manufacturing environments.

Key Outcomes

Program, integrate, and maintain collaborative and industrial robotic systems
Apply PLC programming, cloud analytics, and smart sensing technologies in automation environments
Work with industrial communication protocols and platforms such as OPC-UA and EtherCAT
Develop robotics applications involving machine vision systems and mobile robot navigation
Gain hands-on experience in smart robotics and automation systems, ensuring immediate workplace readiness

Designed For
Motivated engineers, technicians, and industry professionals seeking to advance your career across precision engineering, electronics, and smart manufacturing.

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

Post-Diploma Certificate	Key Modules
PDC 1 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Automation	- Industrial Automation System - PLC with Cloud Analytics
PDC 2 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Robotics Applications	- Collaborative Robots Applications - Industrial Robots & Integration

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Academic Progression and Pathways

Singapore Polytechnic

After completing this Specialist Diploma, you can proceed to stack to the Specialist Diploma in Robotics and Automation (Smart Intelligence).

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