Diploma in Infocomm & Digital Media (Cyber Security)

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Overview

Course Date:
17 Apr 2022 to 30 Sep 2025
Registration Period:
01 Dec 2022 to 28 Feb 2023
Time:
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic (facilitated classroom training) and Online E-Learning
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified with there is a new run.

Class schedule:
2 – 3 evenings a week
6.30pm – 9.30pm

Course Duration:
885 hours (2.5 year)

MC to start with:
MC1

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: Bernard Tang
Email: bernard_tang@sp.edu.sg

For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Course Objective

As Singapore strives to become a Smart Nation, cyber security becomes more important as more data and functions are put into computers, handphones, networks and other devices. The 2.5-year part-time Diploma in Infocomm & Digital Media (Cyber Security) course will cover different areas of cyber security.

The Diploma in Infocomm & Digital Media (Cyber Security) aims to train students to work competently in the area of cyber security, particularly in the area of penetration testing/vulnerabilities assessment and incident response and management.

Course Outline

The course is a 2.5 years part-time programme. It consists of 5 Modular Certificates (MC) conducted over 5 semesters, 1 MC per semester. The classes are conducted in the evenings. Each MC comprises three modules and the details are as follows:

Please click here for the module synopses.

MC1 - Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals
Module 1 - Infocomm Security
Module 2 - Network Fundamentals
Module 3 - Fundamentals of Programming

MC2 - Certificate in Ethical Hacking & Defences
Module 1 - Ethical Hacking
Module 2 - Cyber Defences
Module 3 - Computer Law and Investigation

MC3 - Certificate in Digital Forensics & Cryptography
Module 1 - Applied Cryptography
Module 2 - Programming in Security
Module 3 - Digital Forensics and Investigation

MC4- Certificate in Secure Coding & System Administration
Module 1 - Secure Coding
Module 2 - Securing Microsoft Windows
Module 3 - Linux Administration and Security

MC5 - Certificate in Incident Management & Malware Analysis
Module 1 - Malware Reverse Engineering
Module 2 - Security Policy and Incident Management
Module 3 - Infocomm Professional Seminar

Minimum Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the Part-Time diploma:

a) The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:

English Language Grade 1 – 7

Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) Grade 1 – 6

Science Grade 1 – 6

b) Nitec with GPA >= 3.5 in an engineering or information technology discipline.

c) Nitec with GPA >= 3.0 in an engineering or information technology discipline and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

d) Nitec in Technology with GPA >= 3.5 in an engineering or information technology discipline and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

e) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0

f) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=1.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

g) Higher Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

h) Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) with at at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA & Workplace Numeracy SOA

i) Applicant with none of the qualifications listed above but at least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of five Certificates within a five-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Suitable for

Working adults who wish to acquire skills and knowledge which would help them seek a job in the cyber security industry or to progress in their cyber security career.

Programming is taught in this infocomm diploma, which may be challenging to some students. For some examples on what students will learn about programming, interested applicants can check out the following online video on JavaScript:
Learn JavaScript in 7 minutes

Students of this course can sign up to attempt the EC Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) examination with online self-study course materials at a discounted student price (self-financed).

Participants are required to bring a computer laptop with admin access for running virtual machines (preferably Windows OS and recommended 16GB RAM for running multiple virtual machines) for onsite sessions.

Course Fees

Click here for Funding Incentives and Fees Matters

Applicants/Eligibility	Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals	Certificate in Ethical Hacking & Defences	Certificate In Digital Forensics & Cryptography	Certificate in Secure Coding & System Administration	Certificate in Incident Management & Malware Analysis	Total Course Fees
SINGAPORE CITIZENS BELOW THE AGE OF 40	$502.69	$544.58	$502.69	$502.69	$418.91	$2,471.54
SINGAPORE CITIZENS AGED 40 AND ABOVE	$335.12	$363.05	$335.12	$335.12	$279.27	$1,647.69
SINGAPORE PR	$1,376.35	$1,491.05	$1,376.35	$1,376.35	$1,146.96	$6,767.06
SME-SPONSORED SINGAPORE CITIZENS	$346.09	$374.93	$346.09	$346.09	$288.41	$1,701.59
SME-SPONSORED SINGAPORE PR	$420.55	$455.60	$420.55	$420.55	$350.46	$2,067.71
OTHERS / REPEAT STUDENTS (for SC)	$3,351.24	$3,630.51	$3,351.24	$3,351.24	$2,792.70	$16,476.93
OTHERS / REPEAT STUDENTS (for PR)	$3,440.88	$3,727.62	$3,440.88	$3,440.88	$2,867.40	$16,917.66

*SC - Singapore citizen ** PR - Permanent resident

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Funding and Enhanced Training Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). For details, please refer to here.

Module Certificate fee is payable on a semester basis.

Other Fees Payable:

FEE DESCRIPTION	PER SEMESTER (AFTER GST)
	SINGAPORE CITIZENS	SINGAPORE PR AND OTHERS
Statutory Licence Fee (CLASS)	$1.01	$1.02
Examination Fee	-	$16.20
Miscellaneous Fee	$7.49	$7.56
Insurance Fee (GPA)	$1.70	$1.72
Students' Union Entrance Fee (one-time payment upon enrolment)	$5.00*(non-refundable)	$5.00*(non-refundable)
Students' Union Subscription Fee	$4.50* (non-refundable)	$4.50*(non-refundable)

*Not subjected to GST

- The fees shown (inclusive of 8% GST) are indicative as they are based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review.

- As announced at Budget 2022, there will be no increase in government fees and charges for Singaporeans from 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023.

Refund Policy:

i) Withdraw within 2 weeks before semester commencement - 70% refund of paid course fee
ii) Withdraw on or after date of semester commencement - no refund of paid course fee

Please note that other fees paid are non-refundable.