Overview
Singapore is gearing
towards a world-class electronics hub, implementing
manufacturing solutions and developing cutting edge technology
for the global market. More resources such as high tech
equipment, proficient processes and top talents are required in
this growing industry.
The WDA-NTU Integrated
Circuit Design – Professional (ICD-PRO) is a joint programme by
NTU Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), NTU VIRTUS IC Design
Centre of Excellence (VIRTUS) and the Singapore Workforce
Development Agency (WDA).
ICD-PRO is an intensive 9-month practical training to better
prepare you for the ICD profession. Companies often find
scarcity in the number of engineers who are both knowledgeable
and have practical experiences in the entire ICD cycle. ICD-PRO
aims to breach this gap by bringing participants through an
entire process of ICD with practical hands-on IC chip design,
fabrication, measurement and testing of the end product IC chip.
A unique feature of the ICD-PRO is to allow the
company-sponsored participants to work on an actual
industrial/company-based project under the guidance of VIRTUS’s
professors. The resultant Intellectual Property (IP) belongs to
the company, dutifully benefitting the sponsoring company.
The objective of ICD-PRO is to build a pipeline of proficient
ICD Professionals for the Semiconductor and Electronics
industry.
ICD Benefits
•
One
and only programme that emphasise on practical hands-on on
the entire ICD cycle (from design, fabrication and
measurement)•State
of the art design, testing and measurement equipment that
can only be available in a world class research institute.
•Allow
existing/to be IC designers to upgrade their IC design
skills and knowledge with the guidance of leading
researchers/professors.
•Allow
companies to work on industry projects under the scope of
ICD-PRO Project (Phase 2A). Company retains the intellectual
property (IP) at the end of the project.
•Expand
new business opportunities with the up skilling of human
capital
•Retaining
and Technical talent development in the organisation
•High
cost subsidy available from government agency of up to S$25
k per participant
Programme
Duration
This programme comprises of 3 distinct training phases
(excluding project selection and closure). The phases are:
• Phase 1 – Technical Modules
• Phase 2A – Chip Design - 6 months
• Phase 2B – Measurement & Characterisation - 3 months
The entire course will last 9 months. For the first 6 months
(phase 1 and Phase 2A), participants are required full-time to
attend the technical modules and work on the industry-related
projects under the supervision of NTU Professors in VIRTUS
Centre. For the last 3 months (Phase 2B), participants are
allowed to work part-time (during evenings or weekends) to
complete their troubleshooting, testing and measurements of
their fabricated chip.
Admission Requirement
Applicants must have completed at least a
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in areas of
Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a university.
The first intake will be on 1st quarter 2013.
Programme Fee
Programme Fee per Trainee: $48,150
(including GST)
Programme Fee after WDA Subsidy: $21,400 (including GST)
Eligibility for WDA funding:
To be eligible, participants:
- must be Singaporeans or Permanent Residents of Singapore
- must be employed
- achieve 75% attendance
- pass all required assessments
- Complete all 3 phases of the programme
Upon completion
-
Certificate of completion
-
Subject to approval, candidates who have
successfully completed this programme and are interested to
pursue postgraduate degree programmes in EEE can apply for
waiver of up to two courses
About Us
NTU Centre for
Continuing Education - The Centre for Continuing
Education (CCE) of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was
set up in July 1991. It acts as a link between NTU and the
community by providing continuing education for our alumni and
others who are keen to advance their knowledge and learn
practical skills.
VIRTUS - VIRTUS (Latin for excellence), is an IC Design
Centre of Excellence jointly funded by Nanyang Technological
University (NTU) and Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB),
aims to be a world-class IC design house, developing key
technologies required to design integrated circuits and systems
for applications in medical technology, clean technology and
consumer electronics.
WDA - The
Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) enhances the
competitiveness of our workforce by encouraging workers to learn
for life and advance with skills. In today's economy, most jobs
require not just knowledge, but also skills. WDA collaborates
with employers, industry associations, the Union and training
organisations, to develop and strengthen the Continuing
Education and Training system that is skills-based, open and
accessible, as a mainstream pathway for all workers - young and
older, from rank and file to professionals and executives - to
upgrade and advance in their careers and lives. For more
information, please visit http://www.wda.gov.sg
E-Brochure
You may download our brochure
here.
For more information, please e-mail
cce@ntu.edu.sg
or call +65 6790 4212.
