Professional Certificate in Database Management

Professional Certificate

Programme Structure

Course Name	Course Schedule	Mode of Delivery	TGS Reference Number
Data and Database Systems	To be advised	Classroom Learning	TGS-2025056545
Relational Database Design	To be advised	Classroom Learning	TGS-2025057679
Database Creation, Manipulation, and Querying with SQL	To be advised	Classroom Learning	TGS-2025056732
NOSQL Database and MongoDB	To be advised	Classroom Learning	TGS-2025057483

Programme Overview

This programme offers a compelling opportunity for professionals seeking to establish themselves in the realm of data management and analytics. In an era where data is the lifeblood of organisations, understanding how to effectively store, manipulate, and query data is critical. The programme equips participants with a comprehensive skill set, beginning with fundamental knowledge about data and big data, and how to store them in relational databases. Participants will learn the art of designing relational databases and gain insights into the world of NoSQL and MongoDB databases. The course also covers SQL, a fundamental language for data manipulation and querying. Whether you are looking to move into database management or simply have an interest in this area, this course offers a solid foundation for understanding the principles and practices of database management. This educational journey is a valuable investment in your career and opens doors to exciting opportunities in the data-driven world of today’s organisations.

Programme Objectives

This Professional Certificate will equip learners with the following competencies:

Learn what is data, big data, and how to store them in relational databases
Learn how to design a relational database
Learn what is NoSQL and MongoDB database
Learn what is SQL and how to manipulate databases with SQL
Learn how to design and manipulate MongoDB database

Job Role Readiness

It will prepare learners in the following job roles to perform their responsibilities more effectively. It will also prepare learners for the following job roles:

Data Analysts
Business Analysts

Prerequisites

Professionals and mid-career PMETs who are looking to pivot into database management, and learners with interest in this area
At least a polytechnic diploma

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Funding Available

SkillsFuture Funding

SkillsFuture Credit

Enhanced Training Support

SFEC

UTAP

PSEA

Instructors

A/Prof Danny Poo

Ms Samantha Sow

Programme Fees

Singapore Citizens		Singapore PRs	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs	International Participants
39 years old or younger	40 years old or older	Singapore PRs	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs	International Participants
S$3,923.50	S$2,593.50	S$3,923.50	S$2,593.50	S$7,248.50

Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
Participants must fulfill at least 70% attendance and pass all assessment components for all short courses within a professional certificate in order to be eligible for SSG funding.
The applicable funding is for Singaporeans and Singapore PRs. This is subject to change and in accordance with SSG funding guidelines as of course commencement.
For more information on class cancellations and refunds, please visit our Terms and Conditions page.

NOTE

As AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape industries and transform workforce skill requirements, we are refreshing our programme portfolio to ensure our offerings remain relevant, responsive, and aligned with evolving industry needs.

As outlined on our website since December 2025, the Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) and Professional Certificate (PC) programmes will be phased out by June 2026. As part of this transition, we are developing and introducing new courses and learning opportunities to help learners acquire the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. A selected number of existing individual courses will also continue to be offered.

To explore our upcoming courses and learning opportunities, please visit: https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/executive-education/upcoming-courses/. For any enquiries, please contact us at socx@nus.edu.sg.

A/Prof Danny Poo

Ms Samantha Sow

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