Specialist Diploma in Infocomm Technology

Singapore's infocomm sector is a key contributor to its economy. Development of an infocomm-savvy workforce and globally competitive infocomm manpower is identified as a key strategy under the Intelligent Nation 2015 (iN2015) masterplan to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore's infocomm industry and increase the technology depth of the industry.

Responding to the rapid development of infocomm technology and in tandem with industry development trends and capability development needs in infocomm infrastructure management and technical skills, School of Engineering (Electronics) has specially designed the Specialist Diploma in Infocomm Technology programme to develop network systems specialists and infocomm systems security specialists through the following two specialist tracks.

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Course Objectives

On completion of the network systems & management specialist track, the participants would have developed practical expertise in design, deployment and management of next-generation network systems. Participants who have completed the Infocomm systems security specialist track will gain new capabilities in the state-of-the-art infocomm security systems with cyber and physical security integration. In addition, participants would have acquired integrated technical knowledge and hands-on skills through the development of a practical project.

The programme is targeted at ICT professionals & engineers in telecommunications, wireless communications, software/IT, networking, as well as infocomm infrastructure, services and solutions providers.

Applicants should have a degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, communications engineering, electronics engineering or other relevant disciplines. Polytechnic diploma holders with relevant work experience may also apply.

Participants who have completed four 50-hour modules with at least 85% attendance in each module, passed all module examinations, and successfully completed a 100-hour project module will be awarded a Specialist Diploma in Infocomm Technology. The award of the Specialist Diploma is governed by the Polytechnic’s examinations rules and regulations.

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Course Outline

Advanced Routing & Switching Technologies [50 hours]
This module provides the participants with the essential knowledge and skills in advanced network routing and switching technologies for the planning, design, and deployment of a large-scale enterprise network. Topics covered include advanced IP addressing management, scalable network routing, IPv6 implementation, IP multicasting, high availability technologies & techniques, and enterprise network segmentation.

Network Security [50 hours]
This module equips the participants with essential security concepts and skills in identifying, assessing and implementing mitigation measures against various security threats and network attacks. Topics covered include firewall, router & switch based security, Virtual Private Network (VPN), Intrusion Detection & Prevention System, (IDS/IPS), Network Admission Access & Control Technologies and wireless network security.

Next Generation Broadband Networks [50 hours]
This module prepares the participants in deploying and integrating next generation broadband networks. The module focuses on the technologies and implementation techniques in wireless broadband network, passive optical network and virtualised network infrastructure. Techniques in managing and testing the networks’ Quality of Service (QoS) and applications’ Quality of Experience (QoE) will also be covered.

Network Management & Analysis [50 hours]
This module prepares the participants in the management and analysis of enterprise network operations for effective performance monitoring, base-lining, and fault detection. Participants will apply the industry standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and ITU standard Common Management Information Protocol (CMIP) in configuration, fault and performance management. This module also covers the essential knowledge of transport and application layer protocols. Participants will learn the practical skills in using various network management systems, protocol analysers and testing tools to diagnose, troubleshoot and restore network operations.

Computer Systems Security [50 hours]
This module equips the participants with necessary knowledge and technical skills in deploying and managing a secured virtualized computer system infrastructure. Topics covered include virtualised system architecture, virtual infrastructure security, operating systems security & hardening, database & embedded systems security, computer systems vulnerability testing and auditing. The participants will also learn the techniques and best practices in effective computer system security administration & management.

Identity Management Systems [50 hours]
This module provides participants with the knowledge and skills in selecting, implementing and managing identity management systems that include biometrics identity systems and integrated Infocomm and physical security systems. The module covers cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), biometrics identity systems, physical surveillance & access technologies and digital rights management technologies.

Integrated Security Management [50 hours]
This module provides participants with hands-on knowledge and skills in managing integrated security systems in managing integrated security systems in an enterprise environment. The participants will learn to implement security management by ensuring the protection of information assets is aligned with security and audit standards and regulations through proper risk management, security controls and countermeasures. Various considerations for confidentiality, integrity and availability will also be covered along with the development of responses to security incidents via monitoring and analysis. The module also covers business continuity and disaster recovery planning in support of operations to manage availability of critical processes in the event of interruption.

Project [100 hours]
This module provides opportunities for participants to apply and integrate knowledge and skills acquired in the programme in a design and implementation application. Participants are assigned projects with well-defined objectives and to develop the projects to accepted industry standards and practices.

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 Course Fees & Schedule

Training Schedule / Duration 

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Application and Enquiries

For course enquiries, please contact :

Administrative Enquiries: Ms. Serena Low
Tel: 6550 0419
Email : Serena_LOW@nyp.gov.sg

Course Enquiries: Mr. Kan Siew Leong
Tel: 6550 0983
Email : Kan_Siew_Leong@nyp.gov.sg

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