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Practical Approach to Wireless and Computer Networks

Topic:ICT, Media & Design, Others

Course Type:Short & Modular Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    04 Mar 2024 to 05 Mar 2024
  • Registration Period:

    18 Jan 2024 to 05 Feb 2024
  • Time:

    09:00 AM to 05:30 AM,
    Monday and Tuesday / 9am to 5.30pm
  • Mode of Training:

    Facilitated Learning (F2F)
  • 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

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and 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

The course fees payable above are inclusive of prevailing GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility SkillsFuture Funding GST Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹ $414.00 $12.42 $58.42
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 $322.00 $12.42 $150.42
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders $322.00 $12.42 $150.42
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders² $414.00 $12.42 $58.42
Others (Full fees payable) $0.00 $41.40 $501.40

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. Application must be made through STEP. 

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

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