Common ICT Programme

Start with a comprehensive foundation at NYP to explore infocomm technology, including web development and networking. Gain essential skills, uncover your passion, and confidently choose your IT specialisation.

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Boot up your ICT journey!

Net Aggregate Range

ELR2B2-C (2026 JAE) 5 to 18 points

ELMAB3 (2026 PFP) 3 to 12 points

diploma

A one-year programme that grounds you in the essentials of ICT, and allows you to explore various areas of specialisation.

You will emerge from this bootcamp:

Empowered. Confident. Prepared.

Be grounded in the essentials of ICT

Explore your interests, discover your passion

Explore IT domains like AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and business & FinTech. Discover your passion in this one-year programme before you select your preferred IT diploma.

Stand out with professional certifications

Build your portfolio with recognised qualifications from Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and more as early as your first year.

Gain exemption with your O-Level Computing grades

Save up to 120 curriculum hours to chase technopreneur dreams, earn certifications, join projects or competitions — plus secure interviews for scholarships and talent programmes.

At the end of Year 1 Semester 2, you will make an informed decision to pursue any one of the following as your preferred diploma from Year 2 Semester 1 onwards:

9 Competency Units (CmU)
Within each CmU, the skills and knowledge of different disciplines are integrated and taught holistically. This enables learners to fulfil specific work tasks upon completion.
1 Work-Integration Unit (WIU)
A WIU is a workplace-contextualised project. It allows students to tackle real-world work problems under the guidance of our educators so that our students graduate ready for the workplace. Each WIU belongs to a Competency Canvas that helps you develop and demonstrate your abilities to perform work tasks at a higher proficiency.
1-3 LifePRO Units ^NEWThese learning units will support your holistic development beyond your domain-specific studies.

Passed O-Level Computing? Save up to 120 curriculum hours with module exemptions. Gain your exclusive opportunity to scholarships and talent development programmes!

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Programme Curriculum

This course adopts the new Professional Competency Model

Learning Units

AI & Data Analytics Applied Mathematics in Computing Business Innovation & Enterprise Cybersecurity Technologies & Ethics Database Design & Administration Network Technologies Programming Statistical Research Methods UX Design in Web Development Web Development ProjectWIU

WIU
As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

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Year 1

LifePRO Units

As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

See LPU descriptions

Partners

Who's on board with us

Oracle Academy is delighted to support Nanyang Polytechnic’s curriculum innovations in their Information Technology school. This programme gives students the opportunity to acquire industry-standard and in-demand competencies and practices as they learn, forming an excellent foundation for their development when they enter the workforce. The curriculum assets offered via the Oracle Academy Cloud Program provide an opportunity to help prepare the next generation of IT tech leaders who are not only conversant in technology but understand the business practices of the working world. Read more

Damian Haas

Regional Director for Asia Pacific, Oracle Academy

Over the past 40 years, Singapore has been able to raise its education level from one similar to that of many developing countries to match the best in the worldwide stage of education and re-skilling. In this aspect, Google Cloud is glad to partner with Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) in their latest innovative approach to teaching and learning through the Professional Competency Model (PCM). By focusing on an AI-first learning curriculum and training environment to be jointly developed, we believe that both NYP and Google Cloud will be well-placed to recharge the workforce of tomorrow and to allow our talents to find a strong footing in jobs available in Singapore and across the globe. Read more

Gary Lim

Managing Director, Education and Commercial

As employer organisations continue to accelerate their digital transformation, the skills that they require of their workforce have also evolved. In addition to on-the-job reskilling, there is definitely an opportunity for educators to better prepare for new generations of workforce with futureproofed skills. One such example is the NYP-PCM, which Microsoft is excited to support with access to our student and educator learning resources, training and certification. By working with their faculty to integrate these into the Competency Units, we hope that the graduating cohorts will enter the workforce ready to contribute to their employers and economy. Read more

Ng Puay San

Education and Skills Lead, Microsoft Singapore

Wong Jun Yuan

CIP Class of 2023 • Dip. in Information Technology, Class of 2024 CIP Class of 2023 • Dip. in Information Technology, Class of 2024

Common ICT Programme was my top choice as I knew I wanted an IT career but was unsure which specialisation. It allowed me to broaden my knowledge of different IT skills and made a firm decision after my first year.

Jun Yuan enrolled in the Common ICT Programme through the JAE Pathway, with a 8-point score from his O-Levels.
Shania Wong Shi Hui

CIP Class of 2023 • Dip. in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Year 3 student CIP Class of 2023 • Dip. in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Year 3 student

I was unsure if I had the aptitude for cybersecurity, but I am glad I applied for this course through EAE. The CIP curriculum helped me build a strong foundation in IT. The hands-on learning, including eye-opening learning journeys to IT companies, greatly broadened my horizons.

Shania enrolled in the Common ICT Programme through the EAE Pathway. She scored 12 points for her O-Levels.
Andrey Wiedarta

CIP Class of 2023 • Dip. in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Class of 2024 CIP Class of 2023 • Dip. in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Class of 2024

I decided to enroll in the Common ICT Programme (CIP) so that I can make a more informed choice of which IT diploma course suits my interest and aptitude. Through the school’s Professional Certification Roadmap, I have attained coveted industry certifications such as the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. Choosing NYP School of IT has been the best post-secondary decision that I have made.

Andrey enrolled in the Common ICT Programme through the JAE Pathway, with a 6-point score from his O-Levels.