Certificate Programmes in Engineering

Certificate Programmes in Engineering


The Certificate Programmes in Engineering are certificate programmes targeted at working adults who wish to plug their knowledge gap and stay relevant by keeping abreast of the latest technological developments.

Offered by the College of Design and Engineering in partnership with NUS SCALE, each certificate comprises four to six courses and can generally be completed within 12 to 18 months.

Units attained through completion of the required courses through the NUS Lifelong Learning (L3) initiative can be stacked towards the fulfilment of the related Certificate Programme and Bachelor of Technology degree programmes.

Civil Engineering

1. Specialist Certificate in Civil Infrastructure

This certificate programme will provide further knowledge in Civil Infrastructure for NUS B.Eng. (Environmental Engineering) graduates who wish to be recognised by Professional Engineers (PE) Board and qualify for the Professional Engineering (Civil) registration. On completing this Specialist Certificate in Civil Infrastructure, graduates would possess good knowledge required of them for the Professional Engineering (Civil) registration to become a Professional Engineer (Civil).

To be awarded the Specialist Certificate, individuals must pass Courses 1 to 6 as listed below and attain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00 to be deemed to have successfully completed the programme. Former B.Eng. (Environmental Engineering) graduates will be required to pass Courses 7 and 8 if they had not completed these courses in their earlier degree programme.

Course SSG-funded Semester of Offer
1. TCE2112 Soil Mechanics  Yes August
2. TCE3115 Geotechnical Engineering Yes January
3.  TCE3155 Structural Analysis Yes August
4. TCE3116 Foundation Engineering  Yes  January
5. TCE3165 Structural Concrete Design Yes January
6. TCE3166 Structural Steel Design and System Yes January
7. TCE2155 Structural Mechanics and Materials Yes August
8. TCE3132 Water Resources Engineering  Yes August

Note:
  1. Check course details here (e.g. pre-requisites, SSG funding, units, lab/non-lab).
  2. SSG funding status and semester of offer may be subject to changes.
  3. Refer to fee information here.
  4. To apply for the courses, please check the Lifelong Learning Catalogue if they are available for the upcoming semester, and submit your application online.
  5. Contact SCALE upon successful completion of the required courses.

2. Specialist Certificate in Structural Design

This certificate programme will enable students to acquire in-depth knowledge of Structural Analysis and Design in accordance with the currently adopted Euro-Codes. The programme supports the Singapore government policy on the broad plans of SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore (WSG) recommendations on Continuing Education and Training Masterplan (CET 2020). The cost of upgrading a professional locally is much less than that of training in UK and North America while he/she still remains in the Singapore workforce. The programme is also beneficial significantly for those who aspire to be a Professional Engineer (Civil Engineering) and have to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FEE) conducted by the Professional Engineers Board Singapore.

To be awarded the Specialist Certificate, individuals must pass all courses listed below and attain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00 to be deemed to have successfully completed the programme.

Course SSG-funded Semester of Offer
1. TCE1109 Statics and Mechanics of Materials Yes August
2. TCE2155 Structural Mechanics and Materials Yes August
3. TCE3165 Structural Concrete Design Yes January
4. TCE3166 Structural Steel Design and System Yes January
5. TCE3155 Structural Analysis Yes August

Note:
  1. Check course details here (e.g. pre-requisites, SSG funding, units, lab/non-lab).
  2. SSG funding status and semester of offer may be subject to changes.
  3. Refer to fee information here.
  4. To apply for the courses, please check the Lifelong Learning Catalogue if they are available for the upcoming semester, and submit your application online.
  5. Contact SCALE upon successful completion of the required courses.
 

3. Specialist Certificate in Geotechnical Engineering

This certificate programme will enable students to develop a deeper expertise in the field of Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering. The programme supports the Singapore government policy on the broad plans of SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore (WSG) recommendations on Continuing Education and Training Masterplan (CET 2020). The cost of upgrading a professional locally is much less than that of training in UK and North America while he/she still remains in the Singapore workforce. The programme is also beneficial to a certain extent for those who aspire to be a Professional Engineer (Civil Engineering) and have to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FEE) conducted by the Professional Engineers Board Singapore.

To be awarded the Specialist Certificate, individuals must pass all courses listed below and attain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00 to be deemed to have successfully completed the programme.

Course SSG-funded Semester of Offer
1. TCE2112 Soil Mechanics Yes August
2. TCE2183 Construction Project Management Yes August
3. TCE3115 Geotechnical Engineering Yes January
4. TCE3116 Foundation Engineering Yes January

Note:
  1. Check course details here (e.g. pre-requisites, SSG funding, units, lab/non-lab).
  2. SSG funding status and semester of offer may be subject to changes.
  3. Refer to fee information here.
  4. To apply for the courses, please check the Lifelong Learning Catalogue if they are available for the upcoming semester, and submit your application online.
  5. Contact SCALE upon successful completion of the required courses.

4. Specialist Certificate in Water and the Environment

This certificate programme will enable students to develop fundamental understanding of Water Technology and the Environment. The programme supports the Singapore government policy on the broad plans of SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore (WSG) recommendations on Continuing Education and Training Masterplan (CET 2020). The cost of upgrading a professional locally is much less than that of training in UK and North America while he/she still remains in the Singapore.

To be awarded the Specialist Certificate, individuals must pass all courses listed below and attain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00 to be deemed to have successfully completed the programme.

Course Pre-requisite  SSG-funded Semester of Offer
1. TCE2134 Hydraulics  See note 1 Yes January
2. TCE2184 Infrastructure & the Environment See note 1 Yes August
3. TCE3001 Water Quality Engineering
See note 1
 Yes August 
4. TCE3132 Water Resources Engineering TCE2134
 Yes August

Note:
  1. Check course details here (e.g. pre-requisites, SSG funding, units, lab/non-lab).
  2. SSG funding status and semester of offer may be subject to changes.
  3. Refer to fee information here.
  4. To apply for the courses, please check the Lifelong Learning Catalogue if they are available for the upcoming semester, and submit your application online.
  5. Contact SCALE upon successful completion of the required courses.

 

Application for Admission

You may apply to read the required certificate programme courses by submitting your application online.

Application opens in early May to early June (for August intake – Semester 1) and early October to early November (for January intake – Semester 2) each year.

Please refer the following links for more information on the application procedures and timeline:

Academic Modular Courses: NUS Lifelong Learning (L3) initiative 

Visit the L3 Catalogue to view courses available for sign-up when application opens.


 

 
15 April 2025