Practical Approach to Wireless and Computer Networks

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Practical Approach to Wireless and Computer Networks

Overview

Course Date:
TBA
Registration Period:
TBA
Time:
TBA,
15 hours / 2 days
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (F2F) and Practical Training
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
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 would be notified if there is new run.

Course Objective

Through practical sessions, this course teaches how to set up Local Area Network and wireless network for office and home. Participants will learn about IP addressing and how to configure switch, router, wireless Access Point and broadband router with security implementation.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Computer Networking
• IP Addressing
• Setting up network with Switch and Router
• Wireless Networking with Access Point and Broadband router

Minimum Requirements

Basic computer skills.

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

The course will be useful to anyone who wants to know how computer networks are set up and how to configure different devices in a network. They will also have a good understanding of Wireless networks and its security measures.

Course Fees

Full Fees (before GST): $460.00

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST*	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$414.00	$11.04	$57.04
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$322.00	$11.04	$149.04
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$322.00	$11.04	$149.04
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders²	$414.00	$11.04	$57.04
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$36.80	$496.80

*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. Also, as per SSG’s policy, the GST payable for all funding-eligible applicants is calculated based on prevailing GST rate after baseline funding subsidy of 70%

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹ Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here.
² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.

Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.

Course Trainer(s)

Mr Chua Kay Chiang

Mr Chua Kay Chiang is a senior lecturer with the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Singapore Polytechnic. He has developed and taught modules related to computer networking courses over 26 years. As a certified Cisco Network Academy CCNA instructor, he has also conducted Routing and Switching courses for industries and Wireless Networking courses for the public.

Mr Chua believes learning through hands-on experience is the most effective way, hence he places great emphasis on practical projects where students can experience the results of their lessons.

Mr Chua’s areas of expertise also cover Network Security, Network Analysis, Forensics, Microcontroller Systems and Internet of Things systems.

Application Procedure

1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:

a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.

b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
One-Stop Service Centre

c) For payment via PayNow, please enter the UEN No. T08GB0056ACET and indicate the invoice/registration number.

*With effect from 1 August 2021, cheque payment will not be available.

2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.