Course Information
Aim of programme:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to undertake the following:
- Be ready to take the Google certification exam in Associate Cloud Engineer, and Google Cloud Architect.
- Learn to design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable, highly available, and dynamic solutions to drive business objectives.
- Learn to be proficient in all aspects of enterprise cloud strategy, solution design, and architectural best practices.
- Learn software development methodologies and approaches including multi-tiered distributed applications which span multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
- Be prepared as Cloud Architects and/or as Associate Cloud Engineers in the shortest possible time to undertake the pressing challenges facing the Cloud Computing industry as data usage proliferates ubiquitously in Singapore and the world.
Possible Job Roles
Google Cloud Architect, Associate Cloud Engineer
Who should attend this course?
Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are keen interest in jobs as Associate Cloud Engineer or Cloud Architects.
Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are employed in the IT infrastructure areas looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in tech-enabled operations.
Topics covered
- Networking and IT Infrastructure – 45 hours
- Windows and Linux Server Administration – 60 hours
- Google Cloud Foundation – 16 hours
- Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer – 40 hours
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect – 24 hours
Course outline:
- Networking and IT Infrastructure – 45 hours
This module covers topics such as network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, and security fundamentals. Students will learn how to install, operate, configure, maintain, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The module covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; troubleshooting network problems; identifying basic security threats; and implementing network security, standards, and protocols.
2. Windows and Linux Server Administration – 60 hours
This module covers the latest server technologies including virtualization, security, network-attached storage, and disaster recovery. Students will learn about the concepts and technologies of Windows Server administration, Windows-based networking, Active Directory, account management, and system recovery tools and concepts. Students will also learn about common tasks in major distributions of Linux, including the Linux command line, basic maintenance, installing and configuring workstations, security, Linux troubleshooting & diagnostics, networking, and automation and scripting.
3. Google Cloud Foundation – 16 hours
Participants learn the value of Google Cloud Platform and how to incorporate cloud-based solutions into business strategies.
4. Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer – 40 hours
Introduces participants to the comprehensive and flexible infrastructure and platform services provided by Google Cloud Platform, with a focus on Compute Engine. Through a combination of presentations, demos, and hands-on labs, participants explore and deploy solution elements, including infrastructure components such as networks, systems, and application services. This course also covers deploying practical solutions including securely interconnecting networks, customer-supplied encryption keys, security and access management, quotas and billing, and resource monitoring.
5. Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect – 24 hours
Participants will understand cloud architecture and Google technology, and learn how to design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable, highly available, and dynamic solutions to drive business objectives. The Cloud Architect should be proficient in all aspects of enterprise cloud strategy, solution design, and architectural best practices such as software development methodologies and approaches including multi-tiered distributed applications which span multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
Course duration: 185 hours (inclusive of 10 hours of online assessment)
- 10 hours of online assessments
- Assessments include:
- For each module, there will be 1 hour of summative assessment via test
- 1 hour each of formative assessments that will include group project work and discussion to apply the theory taught in class.
- Discussions and presentations (individual/group)
- After the program, within a one-month period, learners will attempt the Google certification exams at their own expense.
For more information of the course schedule, please click here.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Course
Schedule
Course Date: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Duration: 185 hours
Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday evenings: 6pm to 10pm (Synchronous e-Learning)
Selected Fridays: 6 Oct 9-6pm/20 Oct 9-6pm/27 Oct 9-6pm (Face-to-Face @NP)
Saturdays: 9-6pm (Synchronous e-Learning)
Delivery Mode: (Classroom & Synchronous e-Learning)
Venue: Zoom & Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Lesson Plan
1. Networking and IT Infrastructure – 45 hours
This module covers topics such as network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, and security fundamentals. Students will learn how to install, operate, configure, maintain, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The module covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; troubleshooting network problem; identifying basic security threats; and implementing network security, standards, and protocols.
2. Windows and Linux Server Administration – 60 hours
This module covers the latest server technologies including virtualization, security, network-attached storage, and disaster recovery. Students will learn about the concepts and the technologies of Windows Server administration, Windows-based networking, Active Directory, account management, and system recovery tools and concepts. Students will also learn about common tasks in major distributions of Linux, including the Linux command line, basic maintenance, installing and configuring workstations, security, Linux troubleshooting & diagnostics, networking, and automation and scripting.
3. Google Cloud Foundation – 16 hours
Participants will learn the value of Google Cloud Platform and how to incorporate cloud-based solutions into business strategies.
4. Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer – 40 hours
Introduces participants to the comprehensive and flexible infrastructure and platform services provided by Google Cloud Platform, with a focus on Compute Engine. Through a combination of presentations, demos, and hands-on labs, participants explore and deploy solution elements, including infrastructure components such as networks, systems, and application services. This course also covers deploying practical solutions including securely interconnecting networks, customer supplied encryption keys, security and access management, quotas and billing, and resource monitoring. This module covers topics such as network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, and security fundamentals. Students will learn how to install, operate, configure, maintain, and verify.
5. Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect – 24 hours
Participants will understand cloud architecture and Google technology, learns how to designs, develops, and manages robust, secure, scalable, highly available, and dynamic solutions to drive business objectives. The Cloud Architect should be proficient in all aspects of enterprise cloud strategy, solution design, and architectural best practices such as software development methodologies and approaches including multi-tiered distributed applications which span multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
Certification
Google Certification examination
There are two Google certification exams that learners are highly encouraged to sign up and undertake at the end of the course.
After the programme, within a one-month period, or at the earliest scheduled exam availability, learners are strongly encouraged to sign up at their own expense, the two following Google certification exams:
• Google Cloud Certified – Associate Cloud Engineer
• Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect
Exam booking guidelines will be given to the students during class sessions by the trainers.
Note:
Associate certifications – Assesses the fundamental skills to deploy and maintain cloud projects.
Professional certification – Assesses key technical job functions and advanced skills in design, implementation and management of Google Cloud products.
Entry Requirements
Qualifications in Information and Digital Technologies, and/or Engineering at minimum ITE Nitec/Higher Nitec. Other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Learners are required to submit a copy of their resume when they apply for this course. Please also note that your resume will also be shared with the appointed training partner as part of the job placement process.
Course Fees
Funding period for this course is from 28 April 2023 to 30 September 2024.
SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.
*Additional course fee funding
Additional course fee funding support of up to 95% of course fees for jobseekers with greater needs. Individuals must be Singapore Citizens and meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for six months or more); or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance – ComCare, Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients; or
- Persons with Disabilities
For more information on course fee subsidies, please refer to SSG website here.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Note:
(Course fee is payable upon acceptance. It is inclusive of 8% GST and subject to review.)
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 8% with effect from 1 Jan 2023, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2023.
GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2023, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024.
Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Full course fees | $10800.00 |
| Singaporeans aged below 40 qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $3210.00 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $3240.00 |
| Singaporeans aged 40 & above qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | $1210.00 |
| Eligible Applicants for Additional Course Fee Funding Support | $710.00 |