Program Overview

Overview of University Programs

The university offers various programs designed to build capabilities in infocomm and digital business. These include Executive Education Programmes, Graduate Programmes, Stackable Programmes, Blended Learning Programmes, and Corporate Programmes.

Executive Education Programmes

Executive Education Programmes are designed to build capabilities in infocomm and digital business. The programmes cover various disciplines, including:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Data Science
• Digital Agility
• Digital Innovation & Design
• Digital Strategy & Leadership
• Digital Products & Platforms
• Digital Sustainability
• Digital Health
• Software Systems
• StackUp - Startup Tech Talent Development

Graduate Programmes

The university offers five practice-based graduate programmes focusing on information technology (IT) and data science. These programmes include:

• Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis
• Master of Technology in Artificial Intelligence Systems
• Master of Technology in Digital Leadership
• Master of Technology in Enterprise Business Analytics
• Master of Technology in Software Engineering

Stackable Programmes

Stackable Programmes provide an alternative pathway to continuing education without disrupting one's career. The programmes include:

• Graduate Certificates in:
  • Data Science
  • Digital Solutions Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Smart Systems & Platforms
• Professional Certificates in:
  • Digital Leadership
  • Health Service Innovation
• Professional Diploma in:
  • Health Service Transformation

Blended Learning Programmes

Blended Learning Programmes provide individuals with the flexibility to learn over their own time and pace while achieving their academic and career goals. The programmes cover various topics, including:

• About Blended Learning
• Programmes
• Digitalisation Passport

Corporate Programmes

Corporate Programmes work with organisations to provide contextualised workplace training or customised learning experiences for employees. The programmes include:

• Corporate Digitalisation
• Active Learning for Problem Solving
• International Programmes
• Digital Academy Services
• Internship & Job Placements
• Skills For Transformation Programme

Agile Testing Course

The Agile Testing course is a three-day programme that provides training and testing activities related to Agile projects. The course covers:

• Introduction to Agile Testing
• Agile Testing - Roles & Responsibilities
• Feature & story testing effects of requirements management in Agile testing
• Collaborating with developers
• Example-driven development (TDD, BDD)
• Testing automation & techniques
• Test strategy & planning
• Agile test design & test execution

Key Takeaways

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the mindset, culture, and principles behind the Agile approach to software development
• Differentiate between the testing role in Agile teams compared to that in traditional teams
• Contribute positively as an Agile team member focused on Agile testing
• Recognise the challenges and difficulties associated with non-testing activities performed in an Agile team
• Understand and apply various testing techniques within an Agile project
• Support the team's accountability for quality
• Demonstrate a range of soft skills required by effective Agile team members

Who Should Attend

The course is applicable for professionals engaged in software development teams, including:

• Product Owners
• Business Analysts
• Solution Architects
• Scrum Masters
• Software Developers
• Project stakeholders who need to understand how testing is performed within an Agile framework, such as Scrum, including:
  • Programme Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Quality Managers

Prerequisites

Participants must possess at least two years of IT working experience.

What to Bring

No printed copies of course materials are issued. Participants must bring their laptops with power chargers to access and download course materials.

Certificate

A Certificate of Completion will be issued to participants who meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and pass the assessment.

Instructors

The course is taught by experienced instructors, including Mr. Chandrasekaran PARAMASIVAM and Dr. Suriya Priya ASAITHAMBI.

Preparing for Your Course

Participants are advised to refer to the acceptance email sent one week prior to the commencement date for course confirmation and other details. All classes are subject to confirmation, and NUS-ISS will send an acceptance email to participants one week prior to the commencement date. Confirmed registrants are to attend and complete all lectures, class exercises, workshops, and assessments (where applicable). Additionally, all responses to feedbacks and surveys conducted by NUS-ISS and its partners must be submitted. All training and assessments will be delivered as described in the course webpage.