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Advanced Certificate in Cybersecurity in Digital Economy

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Next Intake: 18 Aug 2025 (Mon)
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18 Aug 2025 (Mon) See Full Schedule
Fee
SGD13,080* (as low as SGD1,524 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

12 Full Days (Weekdays)

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

  • Professionals in cybersecurity, IT, risk management, compliance, software development, digital forensics, and non-technical staff needing foundational cybersecurity knowledge.

Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Cybersecurity in Digital Economy programme comprises 6 modules offering a practical and comprehensive approach to addressing evolving cyber threats in Singapore's digital economy.

In today's increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for organizations across all industries. With cyber threats evolving in complexity and frequency, there is a growing focus on fortifying digital defenses and ensuring data protection. Our certificate programme dives deep into the realm of cybersecurity, covering a wide array of topics including threat detection, network security, data protection, ethical hacking, and compliance.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and technologies through practical lab exercises and real-world simulations. The curriculum is developed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure that it aligns with current best practices and emerging trends in cybersecurity. This programme strives to address the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals in Singapore's digital economy by ensuring participants gain a comprehensive understanding of cyber threats and effective mitigation strategies.

Topic/Structure

To achieve the Advanced Certificate in Cybersecurity in Digital Economy, participants will need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy:

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity in the Digital Economy
Module 2: Cyber Threat Landscape Analysis and Risk Management
Module 3: Security Architecture and Design for the Digital Economy
Module 4: Secure Software Development and Testing in the Digital Economy
Module 5: Incident Response and Recovery in the Digital Economy
Module 6: Compliance, Governance, and Ethics in Cybersecurity for the Digital Economy

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 6 modules within 3 years in order to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Cybersecurity in Digital Economy issued by Singapore Management University.

Calculate Programme Fee

Click here for more information about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$3,924

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$3,924

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$13,080

(No Funding)

$13,080

(No Funding)

$13,080

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

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