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Course Details

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

Overview

  • Course Date:

    21 Oct 2025 to 30 Sep 2026

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2025 to 31 Aug 2025

  • Duration/Frequency:

    240 Hours (1 Year): 2 Evenings per week, 6:30 - 10:30 pm

  • Mode of Training:

    Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching)

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, 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 the Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager: 
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.

More Information

NSONS

The course is a 1-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.

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

Please click for the Module Synopsis.

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

Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded with 18 CPD points, subjected to the course duration and approval by Professional Engineers Board (PEB).

Course Fee

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the 鈥淩egister鈥 button.

Course fees are reviewed periodically and adjusted as necessary to cover the cost of education and to enable the polytechnic to continue investing in delivering high-quality education.