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Singapore Management University
  • Understand the classification of cloud computing products into categories Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
  • Learn about data storage on AWS by creating their own address book on the DynamoDB service and understand this service as an example of a PaaS offering
  • Understand how smart applications are created through hands-on exercises and demo web applications built with the AI/Machine Learning (ML)/ Deep Learning (DL) PaaS offerings on AWS like Polly, Lex and Rekognition

Skills You'll Get

Cloud Computing Classification
AWS Data Storage
Smart App Creation
AWS PaaS AI/ML/DL

Course Overview

Cloud Computing is often hailed as one of the biggest potential areas of growth in the success of today's business. However, the very definition of cloud computing and its massive potential remains elusive to the general public. This programme introduces critical technology through the world's largest provider of Cloud Computing - Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Participants will also learn the basics of web programming, before understanding Cloud computing through creating web applications.
Basic
Certificate in Technology Foundations: Establishing Foundation in Cloud Services and Applications
Modules Information:
1 Module (15 hours):
  • 2 weekday sessions
    (7pm - 10:30pm)
  • 1 Saturday session
    (9am - 6pm: 1 hour lunch break)
Fees:
$1,744* (as low as $203.20 after maximum funding)

*Registration is with SMU Academy

Course Duration

1 Module (15 hours):
  • 2 weekday sessions
    (7pm - 10:30pm)
  • 1 Saturday session
    (9am - 6pm: 1 hour lunch break)

Who Should Attend

  • Business Decision Makers/ Owners looking to understand how AI, ML and DL work and gain practical experience
  • Data Science enthusiasts
  • Developers looking to understand Cloud Computing and APIs available for developing and deploying smart applications and infrastructures on the AWS Cloud

Course Fees Funding

$1,744* (as low as $203.20 after maximum funding)

*Registration is with SMU Academy

Learn from the Industry Experts

Huang Bin
Huang Bin
M.Sc. Computation for Design and Optimisation, MIT,
M.Sc. Computational Engineering, NUS,
Instructor, SG Code Campus
Huang Bin is a highly accomplished programmer and educator with a passion for inspiring others. His journey began with Visual Basic in high school and culminated in a First Class Honours degree in Computer Engineering from NUS, where he was awarded the IEEE Gold Medal and selected as reserved Valedictorian. Driven by his interest in Operations Research and Numerical Methods, Bin pursued a Master's degree at MIT.
Huang Bin has extensive teaching experience across Singapore, the US, and even Nepal, where he taught English to monks in a Tibetan Buddhism monastery. He currently teaches introductory Python and Data Science at Singapore Management University (SMU) Academy under the Professional Certificate in Python Programming programme, and is committed to bringing coding skills to the next generation of tech leaders through his involvement with SG Code Campus.
Ian Choo
Ian Choo
Chief Executive Officer, SG Code Campus,
M.Sc. Management Science & Engineering, Stanford
Ian holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in Management Science & Engineering (Stanford University) and Applied Mathematics & Economics (University of California, Berkeley). His computational expertise was developed through graduate studies in Computational Engineering and Machine Learning, followed by professional experience as a quantitative risk manager at Barclays Investment Bank. This professional role involved extensive data analysis and the development of financial models using Python, R, VB.NET, and FORTRAN, further sharpening his technical skills.
Ian's passion for education led him to found SG Code Campus, where he designs curricula for students of all ages and backgrounds in areas such as Web & Mobile programming, Cloud Computing, and Data Science. His teaching extends to Singapore Management University Academy, where he delivers the Advanced Certificate in Applied Data Analytics and Certificate in Technology Foundations courses to working professionals. Additionally, his technical leadership is exercised as Chief Technology Officer, overseeing systems deployed on AWS and Google clouds.
Sun Chang
Sun Chang
Senior Data Scientist, Grab,
PhD. Computational Engineering, Singapore-MIT Alliance (NUS)
,Instructor, SG Code Campus
Sun Chang is a Senior Data Scientist at Grab with a proven track record of applying his expertise in database management, data analytics, visualisation, model training, big data, and cloud computing to drive business solutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Computational Engineering from the Singapore-MIT Alliance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics with First Class Honours.
Dr. Chang's unique background blends strong academic foundations with diverse industry experience. Before joining Grab, he successfully delivered AI solutions to the healthcare and manufacturing sectors as a technical consultant. This combination of research and practical application empowers him to deliver a balanced, hands-on approach to data science education.
He currently teaches at the Singapore Management University (SMU) where he delivers classes in advanced Data Science and Analytics to working professionals under SMU Academy's Advanced Certificate in Applied Data Analytics and Certificate in Technology Foundations Series programmes.