Course Details
Course Details
What You'll Learn
Topic 1.1 Get Started on Python
Overview of Python
Set Python
Code Your First Python Script
Topic 1.2: Data Types
Number
String
List
Tuple
Dictionary
Set
Topic 1.3 Operators
Arithmetic Operators
Compound Operators
Comparison Operators
Membership Operators
Logical Operators
Topic 1.4 Control Structure, Loop and Comprehension
Conditional
Loop
Iterating Over Multiple Sequences
Comprehension
Topic 1.5 Function
Function Syntax
Return Values
Default Arguments
Variable Arguments
Lambda, Map, Filter
Topic 1.6 Modules & Packages
Import Modules and Packages
Python Standard Packages
Third Party Packages
Topic 2.1 Data Preparation
Data Analytics with Pandas
Pandas DataFrame and Series
Import and Export Finance Data
Filter and Slice Finance Data
Clean Missing Data
Topic 2.2 Data Transformation
Create Computed Data Column
Join Finance Data with Concat, Append and Merge
Aggregate Data with Groupby and Pivot Table
Topic 2.3 Data Visualization
Visualize Time Series Data with Line Plot
Visualize Statistical Relationships with Scatter Plot
Visualize Categorical Data with Bar Plot and Pie Plot
Visualize Variation with Box Plot
Visualize Distribution with Histogram
Topic 2.4 Data Analysis
Descriptive Statistics
Rolling Window Average Analysis
Covariance and Correlation
Topic 2.5 Advanced Data Analytics
Apply
Data Piping
Topic 3.1 Introduction to Deep Learning
Overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning
Evaluation of Data Analytics Platforms for Deep Learning
Applications of AI to Finance Services
Deep Learning Methodology
Topic 3.2 Neural Network for Regression
What is Neural Network (NN)?
Activation Functions
Mean Square Error (MSE) Loss Function for Regression
Optimization Algorithms
Build a Predictive Regression Model for Sales Forecasting
Topic 3.3 Neural Network for Classification
One Hot Encoding and SoftMax
Cross Entropy Loss Function for Classification
Build a Classification Model for Classifying Currency Notes
Topic 4.1 Image Classification with Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)
Introduction to Convolutional Neural Network (CNN
Build a Image Classification Model for Currency Notes Detection
Small Dataset Overfitting Issue
Methods to Solve Overfitting Issues
Transfer Learning
Topic 4.2 Time Series Forecasting with Recurrent Neural Network (RNN)
Introduction to Recurrent Neural Network (RNN)
LSTM and GRU Models
Build a Time Series Forecasting Model for Stock Price
Assessment
- Written Exam
- Practical Exam
Course Info
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.
Target Age Group: 21-65 years old
Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement
Software:
You will need the following for this course:
- Python 3 – free
- Visual Studio Code – free
- Google Colab – free, runs in the browser with a Google account
Hardware: Windows PC or Mac laptop
Funding Eligibility Criteria
Self-sponsored learners (individuals)
- Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents aged 21 and above.
- Up to 50% course fee funding. Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above receive up to 70% under the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES).
- Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can pay the remaining fee with SkillsFuture Credit.
Company-sponsored learners
- Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents who are direct employees of the sponsoring company.
- Up to 50% course fee funding, or up to 70% for employees of SMEs (Enhanced Training Support for SMEs) and for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above. An SME has no more than 200 employees or an annual turnover of no more than $100 million.
- Employers can also claim Absentee Payroll funding for employees who attend during working hours.
Conditions for all funded learners
- Attendance is taken digitally with Singpass for every session, including the assessment.
- You must complete the course and pass all assessments (assessed as Competent).
- If these conditions are not met, the funding is clawed back and the learner or employer pays the full course fee.
- 9% GST is charged on the full course fee before funding.
- Promo and discount codes cannot be used on funded courses.
- Any balance after funding can be paid in cash, with SkillsFuture Credit, with PSEA (Singapore Citizens with a PSEA), or partly reimbursed by UTAP for NTUC members.
How to Apply SkillsFuture Credit Claim for Individuals
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit (base tier) to pay the course fee after funding. The $4,000 mid-career top-up cannot be used for this course.
- Register for this course as self-sponsored and tell us you will use SkillsFuture Credit. Do not pay the amount you plan to claim.
- We email you an invoice showing the course fee after funding.
- From 60 days before the course starts, and no later than the course start date, log in to MySkillsFuture with Singpass and click Claim credits.
- Click Submit a Claim and search for this course by its course code, TGS-2022601648.
- Select your class start date, enter the course fee payable after funding and the amount of credit to claim, then upload the invoice (PDF, JPG or PNG, under 4MB).
- Review, accept the terms and click Agree and Submit. The credit is paid directly to us; processing can take up to 14 working days.
Changing or withdrawing: cancel the claim on MySkillsFuture at least one day before the course starts. If your class date changes, cancel the claim and submit a new one with the new date.
How to Apply UTAP (NTUC Members)
NTUC members can claim 50% of the unfunded course fee under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP), capped at $250 a year (aged below 40) or $500 a year (aged 40 and above). The cap is shared with UTAP claims for AI tool subscriptions.
Eligibility: you must be an NTUC member paying full membership fees, with your membership paid up before and during the course and when you claim. The course must not be fully paid for by your employer or another source.
- Make sure your NTUC membership is paid up before the course starts.
- Register for this course with us and pay the course fee after funding and SkillsFuture Credit.
- Attend at least 75% of the course and sit all assessments.
- Within 6 months after the course ends, go to the NTUC U Portal, open UTAP under E-services, log in with Singpass and choose Course Fee Claim.
- Enter the nett course fee you paid (after all subsidies and SkillsFuture Credit, including GST), and upload your invoice or receipt and your certificate or result slip (PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5MB each).
- NTUC usually pays the claim within 4 weeks of submission.
Read more in our UTAP guide.
How to Apply PSEA
Singapore Citizens with a Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA), which stays open until around the year you turn 31, can use it to pay the course fee after funding for PSEA-approved courses. You can also use a sibling's PSEA after your own has been used up.
- Check that this course shows the PSEA tag on its MySkillsFuture page.
- Check your PSEA balance on MOE's Student Finance System with Singpass.
- Download and complete the PSEA withdrawal form, then submit it to us.
- We submit the withdrawal request to MOE. You (and your sibling, if you are using their account) authorise it in the Student Finance System. Nothing is withdrawn without this authorisation.
- MOE pays us directly. If you have already paid, we refund the amount covered by PSEA.
More details: MOE PSEA overview.
Appeal Process
If you disagree with an assessment decision, you have the right to appeal.
- When the assessor gives you feedback, say whether you agree with the outcome. If you agree, you and the assessor sign the Assessment Summary Record; if you disagree, do not sign it.
- Discuss the decision with the assessor or the assessment manager first.
- If you are still not satisfied, tell the assessor you intend to appeal. The assessor records this in the feedback section of the Assessment Summary Record and informs the assessment manager.
- Lodge your appeal within 7 days, giving your reasons, using the Candidate Appeal Form. The assessor can help you write and lodge it.
- An Assessment Appeal Panel reviews the information from you and the assessor and makes a decision. A record of the appeal and its outcome is kept.
- You will be told the outcome within 2 weeks of lodging the appeal. The panel's decision is final.
Job Roles
Job Roles
- Financial Data Scientist
- Quantitative Analyst
- Risk Management Analyst
- Portfolio Manager
- Investment Banker
- Credit Analyst
- Finance Machine Learning Engineer
- Asset Manager
- Algorithmic Trader
- Financial Modeler
- Finance Business Intelligence Specialist
- Financial Technology Developer
- Bank Operations Analyst
- Hedge Fund Analyst
- Insurtech Specialist
Trainers
Trainers
Dr. Alvin Ang is a data science and artificial intelligence specialist with extensive experience in applying machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing across industries, including finance and healthcare. He has designed and delivered training in Python programming, data analytics, and AI adoption, equipping professionals with the skills to harness advanced data-driven methods for strategic decision-making. With a PhD in Computer Science and strong research expertise, Dr. Ang bridges academic rigor with practical industry applications, enabling learners to master complex concepts such as neural networks, predictive modeling, and algorithmic optimization in the financial services context.
As a seasoned trainer, Dr. Ang has taught WSQ and IBF-accredited programs in Python, data analytics, and AI, receiving consistent recognition for making advanced technical subjects highly accessible to professionals. His teaching emphasizes real-world financial datasets, case studies, and industry tools, ensuring participants gain the ability to analyze market patterns, automate risk assessments, and develop deep learning models to enhance financial insights and innovation. By combining research depth, technical expertise, and practical delivery, Dr. Ang empowers learners to excel in applying data analytics and AI within financial services.
Dr. Alfred Ang is a distinguished technologist, educator, and Chief Instructional Designer at Tertiary Infotech, with over 20 years of experience in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and financial technology. As CTO, he has led the design of over 500 accredited programs across AI, machine learning, and cloud computing, empowering professionals to adopt data-driven strategies in business and finance. His expertise spans predictive analytics, algorithmic modeling, and deep learning applications, particularly in the context of financial forecasting, risk assessment, and fraud detection.
In “Data Analytics and Deep Learning for Financial Services,” Dr. Ang guides participants in applying modern AI and data science techniques to real-world financial challenges. His sessions focus on using Python and TensorFlow to develop predictive models, automate financial analysis, and extract insights from large-scale transactional data. By combining theoretical depth with hands-on implementation, he equips learners with the technical and analytical skills to harness deep learning for smarter, faster, and more accurate decision-making in the financial domain.
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