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

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.

Course 
Schedule

Class Day(s): Weekdays Evening & Saturdays
Time: Weekdays Evening: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
           Saturday: 9am to 6pm

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

Secondary; Full-time; GCE O LEVEL; Completed; English Language; Completed at least 1 subjects/specialisations; Minimum GPA: D7
and

Highest qualification

Secondary; Full-time; GCE O LEVEL; Completed; Additional Mathematics, Mathematics; Completed at least 1 subjects/specialisations; Minimum GPA: C6
and

Highest qualification

Secondary; Full-time; GCE O LEVEL; Completed; Others; Completed at least 1 subjects/specialisations; Minimum GPA: C6
and

Highest qualification

Secondary; Full-time; GCE O LEVEL; Completed; Others; Completed at least 1 subjects/specialisations; Minimum GPA: C6 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 2

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Full-time; Nitec; Minimum GPA: 3.5
or

Condition 3

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Full-time; Nitec; Minimum GPA: 3 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 4

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Full-time; Higher Nitec; Minimum GPA: 2
or

Condition 5

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Full-time; Higher Nitec; Minimum GPA: 1.5 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 6

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Part-time; Nitec in Technology; Minimum GPA: 3.5 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 7

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Part-time; Nitec in Services; Minimum GPA: 3.5 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 8

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Part-time; Higher Nitec in Technology; Minimum GPA: 2 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 9

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; Part-time; Higher Nitec in Service; Minimum GPA: 2 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 10

Highest qualification

Post-Secondary (Non-Tertiary): General & Vocational; WSQ Advanced Certificate
and

Highest qualification

Secondary; Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN); Workplace Literacy (WPL) in Listening, Workplace Literacy (WPL) in Reading, Workplace Literacy (WPL) in Speaking, Workplace Literacy (WPL) in Writing, Workplace Numeracy (WPN) in Numeracy; Completed at least 5 subjects/specialisations; Minimum GPA: Level 6 And Working experience:Full-time; Duration: 1 year
or

Condition 11

Working experience

Full-time; Duration: 2 years

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 $1,850.82 $1,850.82
PR Sponsored by SME $215.65 $215.65
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME $215.65 $215.65
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above $215.65 $215.65
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus $555.25 $555.25
Singapore PR $555.25 $555.25
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $555.25 $555.25

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.