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[NP-DFSD-13] Operating Systems & Network Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD)

Offered by School of InfoComm Technology

Part-time Diploma

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About Course
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
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Area of interest
Software Development & Quality, Technology

Course Schedule

  1. Registration Period 01 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
  2. Course Date 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
  3. Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
  4. Schedule Info Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Class Day(s): every Wednesday (Online Synchronous) & Saturdays (Face-to-face on campus)

Time: Wednesday: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
          Saturday: 9am to 6pm

About Course

Course Objectives

This module focuses on the fundamentals and principles of Operating Systems. It explains what general operating systems are and what they do. The module teaches concepts that are applicable to operating systems such as Windows and Linux. Concepts including processes, physical and virtual memory, understanding of files and directories, file systems, shell and OS commands will be covered.
The module also covers the terminology and technologies in current networking environments and provides a general overview of the field of networking as a basis for subsequent related modules in the course. The topics related to types of networks, network topologies, network technologies and layered protocol architecture will be taught.

Course Description

Operating Systems & Network Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD) is a 60hrs module. In this module, you will learn about:
1. Fundamentals and principles of operating systems.
2. Functions and roles of general operating systems.
3. Concepts applicable to Windows and Linux operating systems.
4. Processes, physical and virtual memory.
5. Files and directories, file systems, shell, and OS commands.
6. Terminology and technologies in current networking environments.
7. Types of networks, network topologies, and network technologies.
8. Layered protocol architecture.

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2024041889

Operating Systems & Network Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD)
Operating Systems & Network Fundamentals (NP-0613OSNF)
This module focuses on the fundamentals and principles of Operating Systems. It explains what general operating systems are and what they do. The module teaches concepts that are applicable to operating systems such as Windows and Linux. Concepts including processes, physical and virtual memory, understanding of files and directories, file systems, shell and OS commands will be covered.

The module also covers the terminology and technologies in current networking environments and provides a general overview of the field of networking as a basis for subsequent related modules in the course. The topics related to types of networks, network topologies, network technologies and layered protocol architecture will be taught.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Highest qualification

GCE ‘O’ Level grade:
  • English Language (Grade 1-7)
and

Highest qualification

GCE ‘O’ Level grade:
  • Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
and

Highest qualification

GCE ‘O’ Level grade:
  • One other subject (Grade 1-6)
and

Highest qualification

GCE ‘O’ Level grade:
  • One other subject (Grade 1-6)
And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 2

Highest qualification

NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
or

Condition 3

Highest qualification

NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 4

Highest qualification

Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
or

Condition 5

Highest qualification

Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 6

Highest qualification

NITEC in Technology with GPA >= 3.5 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 7

Highest qualification

NITEC in Services with GPA >= 3.5 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 8

Highest qualification

Higher NITEC in Technology with GPA >=2.0 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 9

Highest qualification

Higher NITEC in Services with GPA >=2.0 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 10

Highest qualification

Relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA
and

Highest qualification

- And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 11

Working experience

Applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Operating Systems & Network Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD) Total course fee
Full Course fee $2,033.94 $2,033.94
PR Sponsored by SME $236.98 $236.98
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME $236.98 $236.98
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above $236.98 $236.98
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus $610.18 $610.18
Singapore PR $610.18 $610.18
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $610.18 $610.18

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually.

Nett Supplementary Fees Payable

  • GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
  • Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Remarks

Company Sponsorship

If your employer is sponsoring your course fee, please refer to this guide to link your company's Corppass to the STEP Corppass e-Service first. Your company will need to generate sponsorship link for you to register for the course.

For more details, please refer to the step-by-step guide to enrol, track and manage employee's learning activities and other services.