Operating Systems – Linux
- 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
- Cyber Security Specialists
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analysts
- IT Professionals
- System Administrators
- Web Developers
- Linux Users
PREREQUISITES
- Basic computer literacy: Participants should be comfortable with using a computer, navigating a Graphical User Interface (GUI), and understanding basic computer concepts
- Interest in technology: The programme delves into technical aspects of operating systems and security. 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 beneficial
- Prior programming experience: Since the programme covers Bash scripting, basic programming experience in another language might be helpful, but not necessarily mandatory
Overview
Participants will build their own virtual machine, explore the file system, write powerful scripts, and manage essential services like web servers and databases – all within the powerful Linux environment.
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 foundational skills to navigate and operate within the Linux environment
- Work with the file system
- Leverage the power of the command line through scripting
- Confidently install and manage essential services
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
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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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