Course Details
Topic 1: Introduction to Python Programming
- Business requirements and objectives
- Applications of Python programming to meet business requirements
- Install Python and Setup Python IDE
Topic 2: Data Types and Operators
- Data Types
- Operators
Topic 3: Problem Solving with Control Structures
- Problem solving with conditional and loop techniques
- Coding using comprehensions
Topic 4: Scripting with Function and Lambda
- Create Python functions to meet business use cases
- Lambda function and its applications
Topic 5: Import and Process Finance Data
- Data analysis using Pandas package
- DataFrame and Series data structures
- Import finance data
- Filter and slice finance data
- Clean missing data
Topic 6: Aggregate and Visualize Finance Data
- Join finance data with concat, append and merge
- Aggregate data with groupby and pivot table
- Assess codes to identify gaps
- Test and visualize finance data
Topic 7: Analyze Finance Data
- Improve codes with pipe and apply
- Applications of statistics
- Analyse finance data to track any changes
Final Assessment
- Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
- Practical Performance (PP)
Course Info
Promotion Code
Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses
Minimum Entry Requirement
Knowledge and Skills
- Able to operate using computer functions
- Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
- Positive Learning Attitude
- Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement
Software:
Download and Install the following software
Sign up free Google Colab account
Hardware: Window or Mac Laptops
About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)
The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.
Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.
For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.
Funding Eligility Criteria
Individual Sponsored Trainee | Employer Sponsored Trainee |
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SkillsFuture Credit:
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Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:
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Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim
- The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
- Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
- Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
- Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’
SkillsFuture Level-Up Program
The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme
Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP
The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).
For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)
Steps to Apply UTAP
- Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.
Note
- SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
- All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
- An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
- UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
- UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.
Job Roles
- Aspiring Software Developer
- Data Analyst
- Web Developer
- Automation Engineer
- Data Scientist
- System Administrator
- Bioinformatics Specialist
- Research Scientist
- Finance Professional
- Machine Learning Enthusiast
- GIS (Geographic Information System) Specialist
- IT Consultant
- Network Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Tech Entrepreneur.
Trainers
Dr. Alvin Ang: Dr. Alvin Ang is a ACTA certified trainer. Dr. Alvin Ang did his Ph.D., Masters and Bachelors from NTU, Singapore. Previously he was a Principal Consultant (Data Science) as well as an Assistant Professor. He was also 8 years SUSS adjunct lecturer. His focus and interest is in the area of real world data science. Though an operational researcher by study, his passion for practical applications outweigh his academic background. He owns a startup externally.
Terence Ee: Terence Ee is a ACTA certified trainer that has delivered IT training in Singapore and Myanmar. He has also facilitated faith formation courses for Christians in Singapore and Myanmar. As a trainer, his mission is to co-create insightful and actionable learning experiences with his learners.His current areas of focus include project management, information security management, quality management and office productivity applications.
Terence has more than 25 years of corporate IT experience. He has held senior management roles in the public and private sectors. He holds a Master of Science in Technology Management, a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Sciences, a Diploma in Family Education, and the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA). Part of his spare time goes towards tutoring his children in their studies (while learning a thing or two along the way). He is also imparting to them the essential skills for thriving in a digital world.
Bernard Peh: Bernard Peh is a Business Development Director and ACTA certified trainer with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held key leadership roles and integrated technology, digital marketing, and data science to drive growth in sales, recruitment, and financial planning. As a mentor, Bernard has developed many successful financial professionals who have achieved top industry accolades like TOT, COT, and MDRT.
With deep expertise in data science, Bernard has advised firms and designed training programs for institutions like NTUC Learning Hub. He continues to apply data science to collective funds, achieving exceptional results such as a 400% increase in assets under management, while empowering financial professionals with technology-driven solutions.
Solomon Soh Zhe Hong: Solomon is ACTA certified and has trained and coached over 100 professionals in the area of data science, python programming and coding. Solomon is a Certified AI Engineer Associate by AI Singapore and holds certifications in Alibaba Cloud Architect and Alteryx respectively. Solomon interests include Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing and Time-Series analysis.
Customer Reviews (25)
- I had a fruitful course. Alvin is a very good lecturer. Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - I am delighted to recommend Dr. Alvin Ang as a trainer for Python training for finance Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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One of the remarkable aspects of Dr. Ang's teaching style is his passion for data. His enthusiasm was contagious, igniting our curiosity and driving us to explore the subject further. Beyond learning Python, I gained valuable insights into other necessary skills and development relevant to the field.
I highly recommend Dr. Alvin Ang as a trainer. His expertise, patience, and passion make him an outstanding educator, and I am grateful for the knowledge and skills I acquired under his guidance. (Posted on 6/15/2023) - will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment