Fundamentals of Python Programming

Data Protection

Basic
SkillsFuture
Short Courses
This module is part of (SCTP) Advanced Certificate in Cyber Security (Specialist) (Synchronous E-Learning)

This module is conducted online.

To use your SkillsFuture Credit, please submit your claim through our payment portal. Do not submit the claim manually via the SkillsFuture page. Please refer to our step-by-step guide here.

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Fee

SGD4,120.20* (as low as SGD291 after maximum funding) Learn More

Duration

To be advised

Level

Basic

Venue

Online

Who Should Attend

Cyber Security Specialists
Security Analysts
Security Engineers
Incident Responders
Penetration Testers
Security Automation Engineers

PREREQUISITES

Basic computer literacy: Participants should be comfortable using a computer, navigating a Graphical User Interface (GUI), and understanding basic computer concepts
Interest in technology: The programme delves into technical aspects of programming. A genuine interest in technology will make learning more engaging
Some familiarity with IT terminology: Understanding common IT terms related to hardware, software, and networks would be helpful
Prior programming experience: Since the programme covers Python scripting, basic programming experience in another language might be helpful, but not necessarily mandatory

Overview

This course equips participants with the essential building blocks of Python programming, from setting up their environment to working with files and data.

Participants will master core concepts, control program flow, create functions, handle text, and explore web data using the Requests library. By the end of the course, they will be able to write their own Python programs and automate tasks.

Note: This module is not available on a standalone basis.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 14-day module, participants will be able to:

Gain essential programming skills required for various cybersecurity job roles
Understand the fundamental concepts of programming
Learn and apply Python syntax for data manipulation, control flow, and automation
Develop problem-solving and analytical skills through coding exercises
Gain experience with essential Python libraries relevant to cybersecurity tasks

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 varies depending on the modules and it will be either an online quiz or group presentation.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 10 modules in order to be eligible for programme funding and to be awarded the digital (SCTP) Advanced Certificate in Cyber Security (Specialist) (Synchronous E-Learning) issued by Singapore Management University.

Fee Table

PARTICIPANT PROFILE	SELF-SPONSORED
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident	$1,236.06¹
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old⁴	$480.06²
Singapore Citizens who qualify for AFS	$291.06³

All prices include 9% GST
¹Up to 70% course fee funding
²Up to 90% course fee funding under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy ("MCES")
³Up to 95% course fee funding under Additional Funding Support ("AFS") where participants must be:

Singapore Citizens; and
Long-term unemployed individuals (6 months or more); or
Individuals in need of financial assistance [ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients]; or
Persons with disabilities

⁴SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals (NEW)
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.

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.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit: Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).
Workfare Skills Support Scheme: From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.