Be a Data Science & AI Specialist and Earn an International Master’s Degree in 12 Months

Build strong capabilities in data analytics, machine learning, deep learning, and low-code application development
Earn an internationally recognized master’s degree while gaining hands-on, job-ready data science & AI skills
Turn AI tools and frameworks into real capstone projects, building a portfolio that proves your data science & AI expertise
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Course Overview

Learn cutting-edge skills in data analytics, AI, and business intelligence including Power BI, generative AI, robotic process automation, and capstone projects that simulate real-life scenarios. Furthermore, get advanced training in information systems, database management, software engineering, and cybersecurity, culminating in a final thesis project.
Be job-ready through hands-on experience in Power BI, prompt engineering, and Microsoft Power Platform. You will be prepared for roles such as data analysts, AI consultants, and machine learning engineers that’s capable of driving innovation and efficiency in various technological and business environments.
Create insightful data visualizations using Power BI, turning raw data into dashboards that communicate clearly to any audience.
Automate business processes using Power Automate to streamline workflows efficiently.
Enhance datasets for machine learning by applying data pre-processing techniques.
Implement machine learning tasks from regression and classification to clustering, using real datasets.
Develop AI Applications using computer vision, NLP, and OCR to solve real-world problems.

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Be a Data Science Specialist

13 minutes

Explore how anyone—even without a tech background—can become a Data Science Specialist, through a skill-first, work-integrated learning journey. This episode breaks down career pathways, real-world projects, and stackable credentials that open doors to high-demand Data Science roles.

Junior Data Scientist

($50,000–$75,000 annually)

2-5 years

Data Scientist

($80,000–$120,000 annually)

>8 years

Senior Data Scientist / Data Science Manager

($130,000–$200,000+ annually)

Future-ready your career as a Data Science Specialist to achieve growth in the digital economy

You are responsible for using programming languages like Python to extract, transform, and load data for analysis and modeling. You will also be well versed in AI development, building and training machine-learning tools to solve specific business problems, develop predictive models to forecast future trends and apply statistical analysis to validate hypotheses.
You are also a data visualisation expert who can use data visualisation tools and techniques to communicate insights effectively.​ Your work of analysing and interpreting data will enable business decisions to have a higher probability rate of success.

AI Engineer

($60,000–$90,000 annually)​

2-5 years

AI Specialist

($72,000–$114,000 anually)

>8 years

AI Architect / AI Lead

($160,000–$250,000+ annually)

Future-ready your career as an AI Specialist to achieve growth in the digital economy

You will create and train machine learning models, analyze large datasets, and develop solutions tailored to specific business needs. You collaborate closely with data scientists, software developers, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful deployment and integration of AI technologies.
Your AI and machine learning (ML) expertise enables businesses to automate repetitive tasks, gain deeper insights from data analysis, and develop new products and services that meet market demands.

Future-ready your career as a Data Science Specialist to achieve growth in the digital economy

You are responsible for using programming languages like Python to extract, transform, and load data for analysis and modeling. You will also be well versed in AI development, building and training machine-learning tools to solve specific business problems, develop predictive models to forecast future trends and apply statistical analysis to validate hypotheses.
You are also a data visualisation expert who can use data visualisation tools and techniques to communicate insights effectively.​ Your work of analysing and interpreting data will enable business decisions to have a higher probability rate of success.

Junior Data Scientist

($50,000–$75,000 annually)

2-5 years

Data Scientist

($80,000–$120,000 annually)

>8 years

Senior Data Scientist / Data Science Manager

($130,000–$200,000+ annually)

Future-ready your career as an AI Specialist to achieve growth in the digital economy

You will create and train machine learning models, analyze large datasets, and develop solutions tailored to specific business needs. You collaborate closely with data scientists, software developers, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful deployment and integration of AI technologies.
Your AI and machine learning (ML) expertise enables businesses to automate repetitive tasks, gain deeper insights from data analysis, and develop new products and services that meet market demands.

AI Engineer

($60,000–$90,000 annually)​

2-5 years

AI Specialist

($72,000–$114,000 anually)

>8 years

AI Architect / AI Lead

($160,000–$250,000+ annually)

A 2-step Work-Integrated Study Journey

Become an experienced future-ready digital talent with skills certification and master’s degree credentials in 12 months
Acquire theoretical and practical AI knowledge, from the essentials to deep learning. Be prepared for AI industry roles through skills in data processing, machine learning, and real-world problem-solving, enhancing career prospects and competitive advantage.
What You’ll Learn
  1. Low Code Application Development
  2. AI Model Development
  3. Data Analytics & Management
  4. Capstone Project – Intelligent Application
  5. Data Science Essentials
  6. Applied Machine Learning
  7. Deep Learning
  8. Capstone Project – Data Science & AI
Awarded by: Awarded by Lithan
Be prepared for IT leadership roles with expertise in information systems architecture, database management, software development, and cybersecurity. The program includes modules on networks, databases, software engineering, and security, culminating in a practical thesis project to apply learned concepts.
What You’ll Learn
  1. Computer Networks
  2. Database
  3. Software Engineering
  4. Security
  5. Final Thesis
Awarded by: Awarding university logo
Acquire theoretical and practical AI knowledge, from the essentials to deep learning. Be prepared for AI industry roles through skills in data processing, machine learning, and real-world problem-solving, enhancing career prospects and competitive advantage.
Awarded by:
Awarded by Lithan
What You’ll Learn
  1. Low Code Application Development
  2. AI Model Development
  3. Data Analytics & Management
  4. Capstone Project – Intelligent Application
  5. Data Science Essentials
  6. Applied Machine Learning
  7. Deep Learning
  8. Capstone Project – Data Science & AI
Be prepared for IT leadership roles with expertise in information systems architecture, database management, software development, and cybersecurity. The program includes modules on networks, databases, software engineering, and security, culminating in a practical thesis project to apply learned concepts.
Awarded by:
Awarding university logo
What You’ll Learn
  1. Computer Networks
  2. Database
  3. Software Engineering
  4. Security
  5. Final Thesis

Personalized, work-integrated & outcome-based learning method

Learn in a competency-based curriculum aligned with Singapore’s skills framework. With a 70:20:10 learning approach, you’ll engage in expert-led projects for work-ready skills.
  • Flipped Class
  • Mentoring
  • Self-Paced E-Learning
  • Assessment
  • Project-Based Learning/Hands-On Project

Submit your career information and get a career proposal that best fits you!

Get a personalized proposal for our Career Consultation session, tailored to maximize your career and learning experience based on your aspirations.

Career Advisory
Explore how you could be one of the top 10% in-demand data science & AI specialist in the industry.

Learning Advisory
Configure a work-study learning pathway to deliver just-in-time digital skilling with credential for rapid cloud computing career progression
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Secure your AI Developer job with our
Job Placement Support

Get assistance to improve your chances of securing your desired digital job, backed with more than 10 years of track record and built upon a strong relationship with over 2,000 companies.
Career Builder Workshop
Prepare yourself with resume-building, interview coaching, and industry insights sharing.
1-to-1 Career Coaching
Plan and align your career aspirations and expectations with the upcoming job opportunities.
Review of Career Development Resources
Get ensured that all your job search and interview resources are ready
Recruitment Activities & Interviews
Connect with our network of hiring employers to secure your digital job role.

Our Learner’s Testimonial​

Frequently Asked ​ Questions

Our job placement assistance backed by more than 10 years of track record has helped an average of over 500 locals to transit to high-growth digital jobs each year, but we do not guarantee any job placement. We provide assistance that improves your chances of securing your desired digital job.

We have worked with thousands of hiring companies over the past decade and at any point in time should have more than 100 active hiring companies which consist of both SMEs & MNCs across multiple sectors.

Some employers prefer younger candidates, while others prefer more mature ones. These employers recognised that mature candidates would cherish employment opportunities more than the younger ones and be more responsible and reliable at work.

Students are not require to resign from the company and it will be between the employer and student on the arrangement of employment.

Our intakes vary throughout the year. Please register your interest with us to get the details for the latest upcoming intakes.

The timing of the part-time training sessions is 7pm to 10pm, around 2 to 3 sessions per week. Please take note that there are self-learning components outside the training sessions which need an additional commitment of hours per week.

Hardware: Intel i5 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM, 500GB HDD. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7. Application: Microsoft Office 2010, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. Newer version of the above specifications is highly recommended.

  • Fees paid not refundable nor pro-rated
  • Do not need to service the remaining fee upon termination.

If you defer your course, change your exam date or make a late payment, additional fees may be charged. Refer to student contract for more details.

All lectures, group projects and mentoring will take place via virtual learning, and you can study at the comfort of your home or anywhere as long as you have good internet access. If you are interested to study with one of our learning partners campuses, we can refer you to one of the partners that has an intake this period and closest to you, but the installment plan may vary.

Do not worry if you are not confident in your English, this is the perfect opportunity to learn and polish your English in a multi-racial and culture environment with classmates from different countries.

Yes, all lessons are taught in English. Discussions with peers and guided mentoring by industry professionals will also be conducted in English. This is a great opportunity to improve your English proficiency in an inclusive environment by practicing with other students, lectures, and mentors from around the world.

Yes, student can join if they are able to commit 6 months full time bootcamp and provide edvidence of completing and passing of bachelor’s degree prior to Top-up Master Degree.

Our learning pedagogy uses 7 different styles of learning mode

  • E-Learning
  • Flipped Classes
  • Assignments
  • Project Mentoring
  • Project Implementation
  • Self-Study with Mentoring support
  • Summative Assessment
The incremental demand of organisations making data-driven decisions every day has resulted in a continuous demand for data science professionals who are responsible to turn those spending into tangible and impactful business outcomes.
 
The career progresses from Data Science Associate earning around US$2,800-US$3,000 to Data Scientist​ which earns around $6,000 to $9,500​. With much more years of experience, you can earn more than $12,000 as a Principal Data Scientist.
CLaaS2SaaS – CLaaS2SaaS is a Pan-Asia Digital Learning and Talent Platform which aims to deliver talent and enterprise growth with CLaaS® for inclusive digital economy transformation. CLaaS2SaaS as the subsidiary of Lithan Academy is an accredited training organization endorsed by various government agencies under Singapore’s ministry of education. Learn more at claas2saas.com
 
UniMarconi – Guglielmo Marconi University, often abbreviated as UniMarconi, was founded and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education in 2004. It was the first university to seize the opportunity of the ongoing digital revolution and the progressive dematerialization of teaching forms and methods, and developed, in over 15 years of activities, a series of cutting-edge training technologies and tools.
Learn more at unimarconi.com
Students will be able to receive multiple credentials from different awarding bodies depending on the course taken. Student will be able to receive the following credentials.
– Professional Certificate in Data Analytics & AI awarded by eduCLaaS
– Professional Diploma in Data Science & AI awarded by eduCLaaS
– Top-up Master Degree from GMU, Italy
 
Upon training, student is also enable to acquire various industry certifications issued by Microsoft, Google, HubSpot, Meta, etc.
For Professional Certificate
Academic Qualification: Minimum O level or its equivalent and Mathematics credit
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or its equivalent.
Our job placement assistance, backed by more than 10 years of track record, has helped an average of over 500 locals move into high-growth digital jobs each year, but we do not guarantee any job placement. We provide assistance that improves your chances of securing your desired digital job.
We have worked with thousands of hiring companies over the past decade and, at any point in time, should have more than 100 active hiring companies, consisting of both SMEs and MNCs across multiple sectors.
Some of our employers prefer younger candidates, while others prefer more mature ones. These employers recognize that mature candidates cherish employment opportunities more than younger ones and are more responsible and reliable at work.
Our programs are designed for working professionals, so you are not required to resign from your current job. Any employment arrangement is between you and your employer.
Our intakes vary throughout the year. Please register your interest with us to get the details of the latest upcoming intakes.
The part-time training sessions run from 7pm to 10pm (Singapore Time), around 2 to 3 sessions per week. Please note that there are self-learning components outside the training sessions, which need an additional commitment of hours per week.
Hardware: Intel i5 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM, 500GB HDD. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7. Applications: Microsoft Office 2010, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. Newer versions of the above specifications are highly recommended.
Yes, all lessons are taught in English. Discussions with peers and guided mentoring by industry professionals will also be conducted in English. If you are not confident in your English, do not worry. This is a great opportunity to learn and polish your English in a multiracial and multicultural environment, practicing with classmates, instructors and mentors from around the world.
Yes, you can join the Professional Diploma, either full-time (6 months) or part-time (9 months), as long as you can commit to the schedule. To progress to the Top-Up Master’s, you will need to provide evidence that you have completed and passed your bachelor’s degree before that stage begins.
Lithan Academy awards the Professional Diploma. It is an accredited training organization endorsed by government agencies under Singapore’s Ministry of Education. Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU) awards the Top-Up Master’s. It was founded and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education in 2004 and was among the first universities to adopt digital and online teaching.
No. You will receive credentials from two awarding bodies:
  • Professional Diploma, awarded by Lithan Academy, Singapore
  • Top-Up Master’s degree, awarded by Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU), Italy
Depending on your program, you can also work towards industry certifications from providers such as Microsoft and Google.
Have any questions? Get in touch.