Course Details

Specialist Diploma in Operational Technology Cybersecurity (Network & System Defence)

Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    PDC1: 2 evenings per week, 6.30pm-10.30pm PDC2: 2 evenings per week, 6.30pm-10.30pm

  • Mode of Training:

    Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching)

Class schedule:
2 - 3 evenings a week 
6.30pm to 10.30pm

Course Duration: 
240 hours (1 year)

Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Enquiries

For course specific details, please contact the course manager: 
For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg 

What You Will Learn

Secure the industrial systems powering Singapore’s future

As Operational Technology and Information Technology systems become increasingly connected, industries face growing cybersecurity risks that traditional IT training alone cannot address.

Through this Specialist Diploma in Operational Technology Cybersecurity (Network and System Defence), you will gain specialised skills to protect industrial control systems and critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats across key sectors like manufacturing, energy, healthcare, critical information infrastructure and beyond.

Key Outcomes
  • Understand the differences between OT and IT cybersecurity and the unique risks within industrial environments
  • Identify, analyse, and mitigate cyber threats targeting Industrial Control Systems and OT networks
  • Gain foundational knowledge of OT architecture, industrial systems, devices, and Industrial Internet of Things
  • Apply network security, security management, and threat monitoring techniques for secure OT deployments
  • Build competencies aligned with globally recognised certifications such as Cisco CCNA CyberOps Associate and Industrial Network Essentials

Designed For
Ambitious IT professionals, engineers, cybersecurity practitioners, and technical personnel seeking to specialise and advance your career in Operational Technology cybersecurity, especially in the manufacturing, energy, healthcare, utilities, and Critical Information Infrastructure sectors.

More Information

This is a 1-year part-time course consisting of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates conducted over 2 semesters.

Gain conceptual knowledge and principles through lectures, while hands-on practical sessions and mini projects will reinforce your understanding. Experience flexible learning with over 25% of this course conducted via live online lessons.

Post-Diploma CertificateKey Modules
PDC 1 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Industrial Control System & Cybersecurity Operations- Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals*
- Industrial Control Systems
PDC 2 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Network & Operational Technology System Defence- Operational Technology System Defence
- Network Security Management & AI

Please click here for the Module Synopsis.

*Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals is taught via the industry Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate Academy programme. The module prepares participants to take this certification examination which is recognised by ICT sector globally.

Industry Accreditations

Designed around the CCNA CyberOps Associate syllabus and Industrial Network Essentials certification, this course equips you with industry-relevant competencies in OT cybersecurity, network defence, threat monitoring, and secure industrial system deployment. Add a Cisco certification and Industrial Network Essentials certification from CCNA to boost your resume today.  

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded 18 CPD points, subjected to the course duration and approval by the Professional Engineers Board. 

For more information on the course, click on the “Register” button.