Introduction to Cyber Security and Networking Fundamentals
- Data Protection
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.
To be advised
Online
Who Should Attend
Individuals who are interested in entry‑level in-demand cybersecurity roles, including:
- Security Analysts
- Network Security Engineers
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analysts/ Support Engineers
Overview
By the end of this course, participants will have a strong understanding of the core security principles and practices needed to protect their networks and devices from cyberattacks.
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:
- Apply foundational knowledge and hands-on skills for entry-level cybersecurity roles
- Gain skills in network security, threat analysis, and problem-solving preparing them for careers in security operations, network security and security analysis
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 |
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Singapore Citizens who qualify for AFS |
$291.063 |
All prices include 9% GST
1 Up to 70% course fee funding
2 Up to 90% course fee funding under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy ("MCES")
3 Up 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
4 SkillsFuture 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.
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