Cybersecurity Course

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computers, networks, and data from harm, theft, or unauthorised access. In reality, It is a digital version of locking your doors and windows to keep your information safe from malware, viruses, and online threats, and don’t forget those hackers that taking advantage of you. It ensures that personal and business information stays private, secure, and available only to the right people.

“Recruitment firm Michael Page is seeing growing demand for cyber-security positions such as security operations manager and IT risk manager. Salaries for these roles can range from $10,000 to $12,000 a month, said Michael Page Singapore recruiter Isha Hussain.”

– The Straits Times, 1 May 2022

As our daily lives become increasingly dependent on internet-based tools and services, such platforms begin to amass more of our sensitive data. 

Coupled with the ever-evolving cyberattacks and increasing creativity from hackers today, it continues to leave our computer systems and IoT in a vulnerable state. However, by utilising cybersecurity, it can help to prevent cyberattacks, data breaches, identity theft, and aid in risk management.

Yes, there is up to 70% funding support from The Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF) for our IBF-accredited programmes:

The IBF Standards Training Scheme (“IBF-STS”) provides funding for training and assessment programmes accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services.

For our training programmes that are IBF-accredited, eligible Singaporeans & PRs may receive funding support under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subjected to all eligibility criteria being met.

Yes. For self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above, you can use your SkillsFuture Credit to offset the remaining course fees after IBF funding.

To check your SkillsFuture credit balance, please follow these steps:

1. Click on ‘Submit SkillsFuture Credit Claims’
2. Login with your SingPass
3. Click on the arrow (>) at the top right hand corner. You will be able to see a drop-down list of your Available SkillsFuture Credits.

After you have registered for a course, a VI representative will reach out to guide you with the SkillsFuture Credits

*Please note that our courses are not eligible for “Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support)’. You will only be able to use available credits from ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ and ‘One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up’.

Yes, all our courses are eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) Funding. NTUC Union members can use UTAP to offset 50% of unfunded course fees (capped at $500 per year).

This claim must be done after completion of the course. Please refer to the UTAP FAQ for more information.

Yes, you can utilise both at the same time. UTAP can only be applied after SFC has been applied.

For illustration purposes only:

For Self-Sponsored:

All Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) that are physically based in Singapore and successfully complete the course will be eligible.

• Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR physically based in Singapore
• Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
• Pass the assessment

For Company-Sponsored:

• Be from Financial Institutions that are regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (either licensed / exempted from licensing) or Fintech companies that are registered with the Singapore Fintech Association.
• Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR physically based in Singapore
• Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
• Pass the assessment

This funding support works on a nett fee model. This means that participants only need to pay the remaining course fees after IBF funding. This nett fee can be fully paid with your SkillsFuture Credits.

For Self-Sponsored:

You must be a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) that is physically based in Singapore. You will only need to pay the course fees minus the funding support. For example, if you are eligible for 70% funding support, you will only be paying S$610.50 nett, which can be paid with your SkillsFuture Credits.

For Company-Sponsored:

You must be a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) that is physically based in Singapore and working in an eligible company:

• Financial Institutions that are regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (either licensed / exempted from licensing)
• Fintech companies that are registered with the Singapore Fintech Association

Your company will pay the course fees minus the funding support. For example, if you are eligible for 70% funding support, the company will be paying S$610.50 nett for company-sponsored participants.

Eligible companies will further be able to claim the remaining course fees after funding with the Training Allowance Grant (TAG) (S$10/hour of eligible training and assessment hours).

Upon successful completion of this IBF-accredited course, participants will be awarded a cybersecurity certification recognised by employers in Singapore. VI alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to employers and their LinkedIn network.

Our programmes are well-regarded by top companies, who contribute to our curriculum and use our courses to train their own teams.

The tools will be web-server based, hence no installation is required.

You will need to have your own personal laptop/PC to attend the bootcamp.

If you miss a lesson, you are allowed to attend a makeup class. This would be the corresponding class of another intake that same week, subject to availability. If you cannot make it for the makeup class, then you can simply watch the recorded lesson video.

Your attendance is only counted if you attend a makeup class.

Apart from the Cybersecurity Course, Vertical Institute presents numerous in-demand courses in Singapore. These are additional pathways that you can consider to carve out a career in the tech industry.

1. Data Analytics Course
2. Digital Marketing Course
3. Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Course
4. UX Design Course
5. Advanced Data Analytics Course
6. Data Science Course
7. Generative AI Course

With these resources, students have the opportunity to cultivate their tech skills and set a strong foundation for a successful career in the ever-evolving technology industry. Singaporeans and PRs are eligible for government course subsidies at Vertical Institute.

Learner-Initiated Withdrawal

All withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing.

Withdrawal requests are subject to the following:

An administrative fee of $15 applies to all approved withdrawals or transfers.

Refunds (if any) are based on the full course fee, not the subsidised amount.

No-Show Policy

Learners who fail to attend the course without prior written notice will be treated as a no-show.

No-shows:

• Are not eligible for any refund
• Shall be liable for the full course fee or balance course fee

Course Transfer / Rescheduling

Learners may request to reschedule or transfer to another intake:

• At least 14 days before course commencement
• Subject to approval and availability

A maximum of three (3) reschedule requests is allowed per course.

Rescheduling fees:

• First reschedule: Waived
• Second and subsequent reschedules: 5% of the full course fee per request (non-waivable)

An administrative fee of $15 applies to all approved transfers.

No rescheduling or transfer is allowed after course commencement.

This program is suitable for beginners with no pre-requisites. But, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Be aged 21 and above
• Possess basic computer literacy (equivalent to Level 2)
• Hold a minimum of one of the following academic qualifications:
  • GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level
  • NITEC
  • Diploma or higher
• Have at least 2 years of working experience
• Demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to or higher than any of the following:
  • Pass in GCE “N” or “O” Level English
  • WPLN Level 5
  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT score between 46–59

If you are unsure about your eligibility, feel free to reach out to our team for a quick assessment.

To meet SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) attendance requirements, you must attend at least 75% of the course. This is equivalent to completing at least 6 out of 7 lessons in Vertical Institute’s courses.

To meet SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) course completion requirements, you must achieve at least 75% attendance and receive a ‘Competent’ grade in all required assessments/examinations, or submit any capstone project work (if any) stated in the course requirements.

Additionally, participants must complete course feedback surveys and meet any specific course requirements, such as those for WSQ qualifications.

Yes, you may reschedule your intake up to four times. The first and second reschedules are free, the third reschedule costs $50, and the fourth reschedule costs $100. A fifth reschedule is not allowed. Any applicable rescheduling fee must be paid before the new intake is confirmed.

Yes. Any withdrawal during the course will incur a $165 withdrawal fee.

All students are required to pay a $100 commitment deposit when they sign up for the course. If you use SkillsFuture Credit or PSEA to offset the remaining course fee, your deposit will be refunded within 10–15 working days after you attend your first lesson. If you do not attend the first class, the $100 deposit will be forfeited and will not be refunded.