Foundation Diploma in Application Development
6 months Full-time
Software Engineering
Foundation Diploma
Lithan Academy
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Course Overview
The “Foundation Diploma in Application Development” is a comprehensive qualification programme awarded by Lithan Academy, designed to equip learners with essential programming, application development, and digital technology skills for entry into the modern software and application development industry.
Acquire foundational knowledge and practical proficiency in key domains, including programming fundamentals, front-end development, database design, web development, data analytics, robotic process automation, generative AI, low-code application development, and intelligent application project development.
The course not only prepares learners for entry-level roles such as Junior Application Developer, but also primes individuals for progression into Lithan’s Higher Diploma pathway and future bachelor’s degree studies in the computing field.
Learn fundamental programming concepts, logic, object-oriented principles, and testing practices used to design and document simple applications.
Gain practical experience in developing responsive and interactive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks.
Develop and manage relational database solutions using SQL to store, retrieve, and support application data effectively.
Build basic web applications by integrating front-end interfaces, back-end logic, and databases using structured development practices.
Apply data analytics, low-code automation, and generative AI tools to create dashboards, automate workflows, design AI-powered chatbots, and deliver intelligent application solutions.
Master these tech tools
Adaptive
Knowledge
176 hours
176 hours
Adaptive
Skills
Practice
100 hours
100 hours
Mentoring
Support
132 hours
132 hours
Assessment
4 hours
Prerequisites
Target Audience
This course is ideal for candidates interested in establishing a solid foundation in IT can explore our comprehensive programs. Those aspiring to start with a Higher Diploma in Software Engineering can seamlessly progress to an international Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computing, or Software Engineering.
Admission Prerequisite
Minimum Age (Route Age):
- 16 years & above
Academic Qualification:
English Proficiency:
- China – Standard 10
- India – Standard X, ITI Students
- Malaysia – Form 4 (10th Grade), Form 5 (11th Grade)
- Myanmar – Standard IX (Grade 10), Standard X (Grade 11 after passing Matriculation)
- Singapore – Completion of IGCSE/O level or equivalent/NITEC/Higher NITEC/ITE
- IELTS 5.5 or its equivalent by the end of this course
Graduation Requirements
- Minimum attendance of 75% in all the sessions of each module
- Minimum pass grade in the summative assessment of each module
Module Summary
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Module 1
Programming Foundations
Session Plan Details
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming to build confidence in application development. Explore programming concepts, logic, object-oriented principles, testing, and documentation while understanding how simple programs are written, executed, and improved. Gain hands-on practice in designing, writing, testing, and documenting simple software programs, laying a strong foundation for further study in application development and software engineering.
What You’ll Learn
- Programming Primer
- Programming Basics – Part 1
- Programming Basics – Part 2
- Object Oriented Programming
- Testing & Documentation
Module 2
Front End Development
Session Plan Details
Learn the fundamentals of front-end development to design and build responsive, interactive, and user-friendly websites. Explore web design concepts, HTML, CSS, responsive design, JavaScript, and jQuery while understanding how users interact with digital interfaces. Gain hands-on experience in creating simple web pages, adding interactivity, testing front-end features, and documenting your work to support further learning in web and application development.
What You’ll Learn
- Web Design Concepts
- HTML & CSS
- Responsive Design with Bootstrap
- JavaScript & jQuery
- Single Page Application, Testing & Documentation
Module 3
Database Design and Implementation
Session Plan Details
Learn how databases are designed, organised, and managed to support software applications and websites. Explore how data is structured into tables, connected through relationships, and maintained for accuracy and reliability. Gain hands-on practice in creating database models, applying normalization, writing SQL queries, testing data reliability, and documenting database structures for application development.
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to Database Design
- Entity-Relationship Modelling and Normalization
- Data Manipulation and Query Optimization
- Database Maintenance and Testing
- Database Documentation and Collaboration
Module 4
Web Development Foundations
Session Plan Details
Learn how complete web applications are planned, built, tested, and maintained. Explore how front-end interfaces, back-end logic, databases, frameworks, and design patterns work together to create secure and modular web applications. Gain hands-on practice in building simple back-end applications, integrating databases, applying testing practices, and documenting technical solutions for real-world application development.
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamentals of SDLC & Technical Design
- Back-end development principles and techniques
- Design patterns
- Development using framework
- Testing & Documentation
Module 5
Robotic Process Automation
Session Plan Details
Explore the use of Microsoft Power Platform to automate everyday business tasks and improve workplace efficiency. Build practical exposure to Power Automate, Power Apps, and Dataverse while understanding how low-code tools can support data entry, approvals, notifications, and information tracking. Gain hands-on practice in creating basic apps, automated workflows, data tables, and end-to-end automation solutions for simple business processes.
What You’ll Learn
- Power Automate
- Microsoft Dataverse
- Power Apps
Module 6
Generative AI
Session Plan Details
Explore the role of Generative AI in business, education, and digital environments. Build practical exposure to prompt engineering, AI-generated content, and Microsoft Copilot Studio while understanding how AI chatbots are created, configured, and improved. Gain hands-on practice in writing clear prompts, refining AI responses, and using Prompt Tools and MCP Tools to build simple intelligent agents for workplace productivity.
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to Generative AI
- Prompt Engineering
- Microsoft Copilot Studio for Agent Creation
- Enhance Your Agents Using Microsoft Copilot Studio
- Prompt and MCP Tools in Copilot Studio
Module 7
Data Analytics
Session Plan Details
Develop practical data analytics skills using Microsoft Power BI to support simple business decision-making. Build exposure to data cleaning, Power Query, data modelling, DAX calculations, reports, and dashboards while understanding how businesses use data to identify trends and measure performance. Gain hands-on practice in preparing datasets, creating visual reports, and interpreting basic insights for workplace scenarios such as HR attrition analysis.
What You’ll Learn
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- Introduction to Data Analytics and Power BI Interface.
- Data Cleaning, Transformation and Preprocessing
- Data Modelling and Relationships
- Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Advanced Visualisation Techniques and Dashboard Design
Module 8
Capstone Project – Intelligent Application
Session Plan Details
Bring together your programming, web development, database, automation, analytics, and AI skills to build a complete intelligent application. Apply structured project planning, requirement analysis, design, development, testing, and presentation practices while creating a working solution that combines coding, Power Apps, Power Automate, Generative AI, and Power BI. Gain practical experience in solving a simple business or user problem through an integrated application aligned with real-world digital development environments.
What You’ll Learn
- Application Design & Project Planning
- Coding & Low-Code Application Development
- Power Apps, Power Automate & Generative AI Integration
- Power BI Dashboards & Data Visualisation
- Application Testing, Documentation & Presentation
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Module 1
Programming Foundations
Session Plan Details
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming to build confidence in application development. Explore programming concepts, logic, object-oriented principles, testing, and documentation while understanding how simple programs are written, executed, and improved. Gain hands-on practice in designing, writing, testing, and documenting simple software programs, laying a strong foundation for further study in application development and software engineering.
What You’ll Learn
- Programming Primer
- Programming Basics – Part 1
- Programming Basics – Part 2
- Object Oriented Programming
- Testing & Documentation
Module 2
Front End Development
Session Plan Details
Learn the fundamentals of front-end development to design and build responsive, interactive, and user-friendly websites. Explore web design concepts, HTML, CSS, responsive design, JavaScript, and jQuery while understanding how users interact with digital interfaces. Gain hands-on experience in creating simple web pages, adding interactivity, testing front-end features, and documenting your work to support further learning in web and application development.
What You’ll Learn
- Web Design Concepts
- HTML & CSS
- Responsive Design with Bootstrap
- JavaScript & jQuery
- Single Page Application, Testing & Documentatio
Module 3
Database Design and Implementation
Session Plan Details
Learn how databases are designed, organised, and managed to support software applications and websites. Explore how data is structured into tables, connected through relationships, and maintained for accuracy and reliability. Gain hands-on practice in creating database models, applying normalization, writing SQL queries, testing data reliability, and documenting database structures for application development.
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to Database Design
- Entity-Relationship Modelling and Normalization
- Data Manipulation and Query Optimization
- Database Maintenance and Testing
- Database Documentation and Collaboration
Module 4
Web Development Foundations
Session Plan Details
Learn how complete web applications are planned, built, tested, and maintained. Explore how front-end interfaces, back-end logic, databases, frameworks, and design patterns work together to create secure and modular web applications. Gain hands-on practice in building simple back-end applications, integrating databases, applying testing practices, and documenting technical solutions for real-world application development.
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamentals of SDLC & Technical Design
- Back-end development principles and techniques
- Design patterns
- Development using framework
- Testing & Documentation
Module 5
Robotic Process Automation
Session Plan Details
Explore the use of Microsoft Power Platform to automate everyday business tasks and improve workplace efficiency. Build practical exposure to Power Automate, Power Apps, and Dataverse while understanding how low-code tools can support data entry, approvals, notifications, and information tracking. Gain hands-on practice in creating basic apps, automated workflows, data tables, and end-to-end automation solutions for simple business processes.
What You’ll Learn
- Power Automate
- Microsoft Dataverse
- Power Apps
Module 6
Generative AI
Session Plan Details
Explore the role of Generative AI in business, education, and digital environments. Build practical exposure to prompt engineering, AI-generated content, and Microsoft Copilot Studio while understanding how AI chatbots are created, configured, and improved. Gain hands-on practice in writing clear prompts, refining AI responses, and using Prompt Tools and MCP Tools to build simple intelligent agents for workplace productivity.
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to Generative AI
- Prompt Engineering
- Microsoft Copilot Studio for Agent Creation
- Enhance Your Agents Using Microsoft Copilot Studio
- Prompt and MCP Tools in Copilot Studio
Module 7
Data Analytics
Session Plan Details
Develop practical data analytics skills using Microsoft Power BI to support simple business decision-making. Build exposure to data cleaning, Power Query, data modelling, DAX calculations, reports, and dashboards while understanding how businesses use data to identify trends and measure performance. Gain hands-on practice in preparing datasets, creating visual reports, and interpreting basic insights for workplace scenarios such as HR attrition analysis.
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to Data Analytics and Power BI Interface.
- Data Cleaning, Transformation and Preprocessing
- Data Modelling and Relationships
- Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Advanced Visualisation Techniques and Dashboard Design
Module 8
Capstone Project – Intelligent Application
Session Plan Details
Bring together your programming, web development, database, automation, analytics, and AI skills to build a complete intelligent application. Apply structured project planning, requirement analysis, design, development, testing, and presentation practices while creating a working solution that combines coding, Power Apps, Power Automate, Generative AI, and Power BI. Gain practical experience in solving a simple business or user problem through an integrated application aligned with real-world digital development environments.
What You’ll Learn
- Application Design & Project Planning
- Coding & Low-Code Application Development
- Power Apps, Power Automate & Generative AI Integration
- Power BI Dashboards & Data Visualisation
- Application Testing, Documentation & Presentation
Education Pathway
The Foundation Diploma in Application Development makes you eligible for a ‘Higher Diploma in Software Engineering’ awarded by Lithan Academy.
Foundation Diploma in Application Development
Foundation Diploma
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering
Diploma
Bachelor of Software Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
Certification(s)
Certification(s) Earned
- Foundation Diploma in Application Development awarded by Lithan Academy
Pricing
Course Fee
USD 1,800
Payment Plan
Tuition fee is available for full payment before the start of class. For more details Contact Us.
| Pearson BTEC International Level 3 in Digital Business | Installment Plan | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Month 1-9 | USD 200 /month | |
| Total | 9 installments | USD 1,800 |
About Lithan Academy (CLaaS2SaaS)
Lithan Academy is an accredited training organization endorsed by various government agencies under Singapore’s ministry of education. We are EduTrust certified by the Committee for Private Education (CPE) and a Centre for Continuous Education and Training (CET) appointed by SkillsFuture (SSG) Singapore. We are also an accredited international training center for Pearson UK.
We are recognized for our learning innovation with local and international awards including the Microsoft Global Learning Partner of the Year Award (Top 3) in 2018, Asia’s Pearson’s College of the Year (Bronze) Award in 2019, and AsiaPac CIO’s Top 10 Edutech Solution Provider Award in 2020, amongst others.
Our innovation CLaaS® delivers Competency Learning as a Service to bridge the digital skills gap with competency-based curriculum, work-based learning pedagogy, and blended work2learn journey. CLaaS® courses have received accreditations from education regulatory bodies and over 100 international universities. We have served over 50,000 learners and 2000 enterprises with an above 90% completion rate.
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