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

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

Overview

Course Date:
21 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
Registration Period:
01 Dec 2024 to 31 Jan 2025
Duration/Frequency:
240 hours (1 year)
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 when there is a new run.

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

Course Duration:
240 hours (1 year)

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries

For course specific details, please contact the course manager:

Name: Mr Kwa Teck Poey

Email: KWA_Teck_Poey@sp.edu.sg

Contact No: 67721840

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

Course Objective

This course aims to equip participants with the competency required for a secured deployment of ICS in manufacturing facilities and critical infrastructure. It offers an overview of ICS and fundamental cybersecurity operations, encompassing subjects like OT architecture, OT systems and devices, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), network security, network security management, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to make a differentiation between OT and IT cybersecurity and be equipped with critical knowledge and skills to identify cyber threats to ICS and propose solutions for mitigation.

Course Outline

The course is a one-year part-time programme. This modular certificate course is presented through lectures and practical sessions. Participants will undergo a structured 12-month programme over 2-semester periods. Conceptual knowledge and principles are presented in lectures while practical and mini-projects reinforce the understanding. Learning outcomes are tested by way of written tests, quizzes, assignments, practical tests and projects.

It consists of 2 Post Diploma Certificates (PDC) conducted over 2 semesters, 1 PDC per semester. The classes are conducted in the evening.

Each PDC consists of two modules and the details are as follows:

PDC 1 Certificate in Industrial Control Systems and Cybersecurity Operations

Module 1 – Industrial Control Systems

Module 2 – Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals*

PDC 2 Certificate in Network and Operational Technology System Defence

Module 1 – Operational Technology System Defence

Module 2 – Network Security Management and AI

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

Click here for Module Synopsis

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should at least have a diploma or higher qualification from local Polytechnics/ Universities in one of these areas: electrical, electronic, mechanical, manufacturing, communication, computer, instrumentation, control engineering, information technology or related field.

Applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis with relevant working experiences.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or 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 the modules in each semester, the participant will be awarded one Post-Diploma Certificates (PDC) respectively.

Upon successfully acquiring the two PDCs, the participant will be conferred a Specialist Diploma in Operational Technology Cybersecurity (Industrial Control Systems) qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

*Participants who have completed the course with Certificate of Completion / Certificate of Attendance will be awarded with 18 CPD points, subjected to the course duration and approval by Professional Engineers Board (PEB).

Suitable for

This course is specially designed for graduates from different engineering and technology to be cross-trained for ICS, networks and cybersecurity. Over the years, many have been in manufacturing and plants with traditional ICS without linkages to internet. There are also many in IT fields who are not familiar with ICS. The modules are have been carefully selected to address the necessary skills and knowledge required by professionals to secure ICS from evolving cyber-security threats.