Data Analytics Course

The IBF Standards Training Scheme (“IBF-STS”) provides funding for training and assessment programmes accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services.

For our training programmes that are IBF-accredited, eligible Singaporeans & PRs may receive funding support under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subjected to all eligibility criteria being met.

For more information on the funding support, please visit: https://www.ibf.org.sg/home/for-individuals/skills-and-jobs-development/training-support/IBF-STS

To check your SkillsFuture credit balance, please follow these steps:

1. Go to https://myskillsfuture.gov.sg
2. Click on ‘Submit SkillsFuture Credit Claims’
3. Login with your SingPass
4. Click on the arrow (>) at the top right hand corner. You will be able to see a drop-down list of your Available SkillsFuture Credits.

After you have registered for a course, a VI representative will reach out to guide you with the SkillsFuture Credits

*Please note that our courses are not eligible for “Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support)’. You will only be able to use available credits from ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ and ‘One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up’.

Yes, all our courses are eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) Funding. NTUC Union members can use UTAP to offset 50% of unfunded course fees (capped at $500 per year).

This claim must be done after completion of the course. Please refer to the UTAP FAQ for more information.

For illustration purposes only:

To be eligible, you’ll have to meet the following prerequisites.

For Self-Sponsored:

All Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) that are physically based in Singapore and successfully complete the course will be eligible.

• Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR based in Singapore
• Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
• Pass the final assessment

Any balance course fees can be offset using your SkillsFuture Credits & NTUC UTAP funding.

For Company-Sponsored:

• Be from Financial Institutions that are regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (either licensed / exempted from licensing) or Fintech companies that are registered with the Singapore Fintech Association.
• Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR physically based in Singapore
• Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
• Pass the final assessment

Email: contact@verticalinstitute.com
Phone: 6950 7023

Our programmes are well-regarded by top companies, who contribute to our curriculum and use our courses to train their own teams.

It has an easy to use drag and drop interface to build beautiful visualisations easily and in a short amount of time.  Visit the Tableau Public Gallery to see beautiful real world projects by Tableau users.

In the data analytics course, you will be learning 3 key industry tools: Excel, SQL and Tableau.

You will need to have your own personal laptop/PC to attend the bootcamp.

The SQL portion will be web-server based, hence no installation is required. You will only need to download Tableau Public, which is free and easy to download.

Your instructional team will guide you step-by-step on the installation process.

Your attendance is only counted if you attend a makeup class.

As market competition stiffens, top organisations are turning to data analytics to identify new market opportunities and provide insights to make critical business decisions.

To thrive in today’s business landscape, it is crucial to pick up industry tools such as Excel, SQL, and Tableau. Learn how to analyse and make insightful conclusions from raw data. Develop visualisation skills to create dashboards and effectively share your findings. 

With data analytics skills, you will gain an in-demand and marketable skillset that can be applied to virtually any industry or profession.

Kickstart a career in Data Analytics with the beginner-friendly Data Analytics Bootcamp by Vertical Institute. The course allocates 3-4 instructional team members per class to ensure dedicated peer and mentor support for your Data Science journey. You will graduate with an IBF-accredited Data Analytics certification, as well as a polished, portfolio-ready project to showcase your analytical and visualisation skills.

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4. UX Design Course
5. Advanced Data Analytics Course
6. Generative AI Course
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With these resources, students have the opportunity to cultivate their tech skills and set a strong foundation for a successful career in the ever-evolving technology industry. Singaporeans and PRs are eligible for government course subsidies at Vertical Institute.

Below are some of the salient benefits that data analytics can bestow upon businesses:

Enhanced Customer Service:

Data analytics allows businesses to discern customer trends and preferences, empowering them to refine and elevate their customer service initiatives.

Streamlined Operations:

Through data analytics, businesses can pinpoint areas ripe for improvement within their operations—whether that involves cost reduction or boosting efficiency.

Informed Strategic Decisions:

Data analytics aids businesses in making astute strategic decisions, such as recognising emerging market opportunities or evaluating the potential risks associated with launching a new product.

Competitive Edge:

Data analytics can furnish businesses with unique insights, granting them an edge over competitors who lack access to such valuable information.

“The rise of the digital economy will drive up the demand for tech jobs – among others, we will need data analysts, software developers, infrastructure architects, and cyber security engineers.”
– Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, 16 Dec 2021

Refund Policy: The initial $100 deposit and any course fees paid are strictly non-refundable. The only event in which we will refund your $100 deposit is if you are using SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the remaining course fees after funding support.

Withdrawal Policy: If you drop out of a course halfway / fail to meet the minimum attendance requirements / fail to submit and pass the assessment, IBF will not subsidise your course fees, and you will be liable for the full course fee amount. Vertical Institute reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the trainee if he/she did not fulfil the eligibility criteria.

This program is suitable for beginners with no pre-requisites. But, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Be aged 21 and above
• Possess basic computer literacy (equivalent to Level 2)
• Hold a minimum of one of the following academic qualifications:
  • GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level
  • NITEC
  • Diploma or higher
• Have at least 2 years of working experience
• Demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to or higher than any of the following:
  • Pass in GCE “N” or “O” Level English
  • WPLN Level 5
  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT score between 46–59

If you are unsure about your eligibility, feel free to reach out to our team for a quick assessment.

To meet SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) attendance requirements, you must attend at least 75% of the course. This is equivalent to completing at least 6 out of 7 lessons in Vertical Institute’s courses.

To meet SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) course completion requirements, you must achieve at least 75% attendance and receive a ‘Competent’ grade in all required assessments/examinations, or submit any capstone project work (if any) stated in the course requirements.

Additionally, participants must complete course feedback surveys and meet any specific course requirements, such as those for WSQ qualifications.