Course Details
Topic 1: Introduction to Statistics
- Why Statistics Matter
- Categorical and Quantitative Data
- Descriptive Statistics: Mean and Standard Deviation
- Probability and Conditional Probability
- Bayes Theorem
- Discrete Probability Distributions
- Continuous Probability Distributions
- Software for Statistical Analysis
Topic 2: Sampling
- Sampling Consideration
- Central Limit Theorem
- Sampling Distribution of the Mean
- Standard Errors for Proportion and Mean
- Confidence Interval
- T-Statistics vs Z-Statistics
- T-Score Table and Degree of Freedom
- Calculating Confidence Interval of T-Score
Topic 3: Hypothesis Testing
- Overview of Hypothesis Testing
- Steps for Performing a Hypothesis Testing
- One Tailed vs Two Tailed Hypothesis Testing
- One Sample Hypothesis Testing
- Two Sample Hypothesis Testing
- Pooled Sample T-Test
- Type 1 and Type 2 Errors
Topic 4: Chi Square Test
- Chi Square Distribution
- Goodness of Fit Test
Topic 5: ANOVA: Analysis of Variance
- What is Analysis of Variance
- One Way ANOVA
- Total Sum of Squares
- Within Variance and Between Variance (SSW and SSB)
- Hypothesis Testing with F-Statistic
Topic 6: Regression
- What is Regression?
- Residues and Mean Square Error
- Perform Regression Modeling
Topic 7: Correlation Analysis
- What is Correlation Analysis?
- Computation of Correlation Coefficient
- Correlation and Covariance Matrices
Final Assessment
- Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
- Practical Performance (PP)
Course Info
Promotion Code
Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses
Minimum Entry Requirement
Knowledge and Skills
- Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
- Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
- Positive Learning Attitude
- Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
- Minimum 18 years old
Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement
Software:
You can download and install the following software:
Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops
About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)
The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.
Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.
For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.
Funding Eligility Criteria
| Individual Sponsored Trainee | Employer Sponsored Trainee |
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SkillsFuture Credit:
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Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim
- The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
- Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
- Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
- Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’
SkillsFuture Level-Up Program
The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme
Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP
The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).
For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)
Steps to Apply UTAP
- Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.
Note
- SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
- All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
- An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
- UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
- UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.
Appeal Process
- The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
- When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
- If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
- If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
- If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
- If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
- The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
- The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal
- The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
- he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
- A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
- An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
- The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
- The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
- Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.
Job Roles
- Data Analyst
- Market Researcher
- Business Analyst
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Social Science Researcher
- Graduate Student
- Economic Analyst
- Product Manager
- Human Resources Analyst
- Healthcare Data Specialist
- Educational Researcher
- Sports Statistician
- Financial Analyst
- Behavioral Scientist
- Environmental Data Specialist.
Trainers
Dr Alvin Ang – Dr Alvin Ang is an ACLP-certified trainer with a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Nanyang Technological University and more than a decade of teaching and research experience. He has taught statistics, quantitative methods, and data analytics at NTU, SUSS, Curtin University, and SP Jain School of Global Management, earning multiple teaching awards. He also brings practical experience as a data science consultant and founder of DataFrens.sg, an open-source data science community.
Dr Ang’s training in statistics fundamentals is designed to make abstract concepts approachable for beginners. He introduces learners to key topics such as probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, and regression, using Python, R, and Excel-based methods. With his engaging and learner-centered approach, Dr Ang ensures participants develop not only technical skills but also the ability to interpret and communicate statistical insights effectively in business and research contexts.
Ken Hiong – Ken Hiong is an ACLP-certified trainer with more than 15 years of experience in business analytics, financial planning, and statistical modeling. He has held key roles at Pfizer, Pharmacia, and SciGen, supporting regional business development with data-driven forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling. Currently an associate trainer with Tertiary Courses, Ken delivers courses in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and statistical tools, specializing in helping learners apply quantitative techniques to solve business problems.
In his statistics training, Ken emphasizes practical applications of statistical methods for decision-making. His courses introduce learners to descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and hypothesis testing, with hands-on exercises in Excel and Python. By blending his corporate analytics background with teaching expertise, Ken ensures participants acquire the skills to apply statistics confidently in both professional and academic settings.
Liew Sing Loon – Liew Sing Loon is an ACLP-certified trainer with a strong background in adult education and applied learning. With years of experience designing and delivering WSQ-aligned programs, he specializes in making complex technical concepts accessible to learners from diverse professional backgrounds. His expertise includes quantitative reasoning, data literacy, and statistical tools for business applications.
In his statistics fundamentals training, Liew focuses on building a clear conceptual foundation for beginners. He guides learners through core topics such as measures of central tendency, variability, probability, and statistical inference, ensuring they gain both theoretical understanding and practical skills. With his learner-centered teaching style and structured approach, Liew equips participants to apply statistics effectively in workplace scenarios and decision-making processes.
Dwight Nuwan Fonseka – Dwight Nuwan Fonseka is an ACLP-certified trainer and Head of Data Science at Plano Pte. Ltd., where he leads projects in predictive modeling, big data, and statistical analytics. He also serves as an adjunct lecturer at the London School of Business and Finance, coordinating the Diploma in Data Analytics program, and as an associate trainer with Tertiary Courses. His expertise spans R, Python, Tableau, and advanced statistical modeling techniques including regression, ANOVA, and hypothesis testing.
In his training, Dwight emphasizes hands-on learning, guiding learners from the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics through to applications in data-driven decision-making. His structured approach ensures that beginners not only grasp statistical concepts but also gain the confidence to apply techniques such as t-tests, correlation, and simple regression to real-world datasets. By integrating practical exercises with theory, Dwight empowers learners to build a strong statistical foundation for further studies in analytics and data science.
Customer Reviews (68)
- Already, your trainer Dr Alvin Ang is very knowledgeable Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Already, your trainer Dr Alvin Ang is very knowledgeable, passionate and relatable. The most important element of this teaching course (i.e. Dr Ang) already greatly contributes to the quality of this course. The way to improve the course is to allow for more time to learn from him. (Posted on 12/8/2022)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Dr Alvin Ang is a dedicated and knowledgeable tutor. Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Dr Alvin Ang is a dedicated and knowledgeable tutor. He has the ability to explain complex concepts in simpler and easier-to-understand ways that really benefits the tutees. He welcomes questions and has a lot of patience to answer all manners of questions that we throw at him. He is knowledgeable of the latest and upcoming developments in the field of statistics and hence able to apply some aspects of our class to real-world scenarios. This adds further depth to the lesson and helps enhance learning! Thank you for the lessons Dr Alvin! (Posted on 12/8/2022)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Quite a lot of content was covered. Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Packed with a lot of information. Give mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks. (Posted on 9/17/2022)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Everything was great! Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Besides his excellent lesson delivery, clear, structured, concise, and simple terms that make complicated theories easy to understand helped me grasp concepts clearly and instil confidence and interest in us all. Dr Alvin Ang also went beyond the contents of the lessons to provide additional resources that will help his participants excel in the area of statistics, not only in knowledge but also in the area of potential career development in this arena. With a potpourri of extensively knowledge and network, he is genuinely passionate about ensuring his students do well and benefit from his contacts, going the extra mile to share as much as he can based on what his student needs. Dr Alvin Ang courses are highly recommend (Posted on 9/9/2022)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - I got to know Dr. Alvin as my teacher on Statistics from Tertiary Infotech. Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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I got to know Dr. Alvin as my teacher on Statistics from Tertiary Infotech. He is very knowledgeable in the subject area. His teaching style is very lively, flexible, and accommodating. He explained the concepts in detail, and also relate to real-world scenarios which make it easier to understand. He also shared a lot of very useful materials and resources. I recommend his lectures and will definitely attend his future lectures. (Posted on 7/8/2022)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - I have attended the lesson on Statistics Fundamental by Dr. Alvin and appreciate the in-depth explanation and examples given. Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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I have attended the lesson on Statistics Fundamental by Dr. Alvin and appreciate the in-depth explanation and examples given. His lessons are very lively and interactive. He made it easy to understand the concepts and applications, which helped me greatly in furthering my understanding and application of this topic. I highly recommend anyone who wishes to have a better understanding of these topics to attend his lessons. You will greatly benefit from his lectures. I have attended the lesson on Statistics Fundamental by Dr. Alvin and appreciate the in-depth explanation and examples given. His lessons are very lively and interactive. He made it easy to understand the concepts and applications, which helped me greatly in furthering my understanding and application of this topic. I highly recommend anyone who wishes to have a better understanding of these topics to attend his lessons. You will greatly benefit from his lectures. (Posted on 7/8/2022)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Dr. Alvin is fantastic trainer and has shown great knowledge in Statistics. Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Dr. Alvin is fantastic trainer and has shown great knowledge in Statistics. He has been teaching this area for more than 10 years, he is truly a gem in Data Science. Look for Dr. Alvin you will not go wrong. Wonderful Job! (Posted on 3/9/2022)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Dr. Alvin has shown in-depth knowledge in statistic Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Dr. Alvin has shown in-depth knowledge in statistics and he has been teaching this subject for over 10 years. With his practical knowledge, the lesson was delivered in a very interactive and interesting manner. Highly recommended for those who want to enhance their statistics fundamental knowledge. (Posted on 3/9/2022)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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. (Posted on 3/8/2022)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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.Content is heavy but trainer gave very good explainations. (Posted on 1/18/2022)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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. (Posted on 11/22/2021)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - wil recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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. (Posted on 11/22/2021)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Alvin is very passionate and knowledgeabl Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Alvin is very passionate and knowledgeable, freely sharing his domain experience and expertise. (Posted on 11/21/2021)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Alvin is an insightful and knowledgeable instructor. Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Make the course longer with more in depth discussion (Posted on 11/5/2021)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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. (Posted on 11/5/2021)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Trainer is very knowledgeable with valuable insights Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Trainer is very knowledgeable with valuable insights and market information shared throughout the course which is very useful in my work application. (Posted on 10/7/2021)








