[NP-CTSQA-FAS] (SCTP) Software Quality Assurance (Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning) (Full-Time) (TA-eligible)

Offered by School of InfoComm Technology

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About Course
Course Schedule
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
Financial Matters

About Course

Course Objectives

The Software Quality Assurance (QA) SkillsFuture Career Transition Program equips participants with essential skills to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products. The course covers key QA concepts, including test planning, execution, and reporting, with a focus on both manual and automated testing techniques.

It will involve four modules which are already SSG-approved: (1) Programming in Python I, (2) Scrum Preparation Course, (3) Software Quality Assurance Basics and (4) Software Quality Assurance Advanced.

Course Description

Participants will gain hands-on experience with popular testing tools, learn how to identify and document defects, and understand best practices for maintaining software quality throughout the development lifecycle. The program also addresses the integration of QA processes with agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.

Course 
Schedule

Course Duration: 3 months
Total Course Hour: 308

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2025052855

Certificate of Completion in (SCTP) Software Quality Assurance (Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning) (Full-Time) (TA-eligible)

(SCTP) Software Quality Assurance (Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning) (Full-Time) (TA-eligible)
(SCTP Module) Programming in Python I (NP-CTSQA1PYT1-FAS)
The participants will understand programming syntax of Python, write python programs to solve simple problems, organize python programs into functions for better code reusability and use libraries and call APIs to expand functionality of python program.
(SCTP Module) Scrum Preparation Course (NP-CTSQA2SPC-FAS)
The Scrum Preparation Course provides participants with the knowledge of agile management principles and different techniques to deal with uncertainty and a fast-changing business environment.
(SCTP Module) Software Quality Assurance Advanced (NP-CTSQA4SQAA-FAS)
This course builds upon the Software Quality Assurance Basics course and delves deeper into the topic of software quality assurance.
(SCTP Module) Software Quality Assurance Basics (NP-CTSQA3SQAB-FAS)
This course provides a foundation for learners aspiring to pick up software quality assurance skills.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Highest qualification

A local polytechnic diploma related to InfoComm Technology, Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Certificate of Completion in (SCTP) Software Quality Assurance (Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning) (Full-Time) (TA-eligible) Total course fee
Full Course fee $19,511.00 $19,511.00
Additional course fee funding support $1,378.30 $1,378.30
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy $2,273.30 $2,273.30
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen aged below 40 $5,853.30 $5,853.30
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR $5,853.30 $5,853.30

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.