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Overview
The Design x AI x Tech (Cybersecurity) certification programme is tailored for non-Information Technology (IT) graduates, Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs), or practicing professionals aiming to transition into the Cybersecurity industry. IT graduates and professionals seeking career advancement by updating their skills with the latest cybersecurity knowledge are also welcome.
This programme was birthed from a collaborative partnership between the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), the Tech Talent Assembly (TTAB) and the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP).
About SCTP scheme
The SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) supports mid-career individuals in acquiring industry-relevant skills to improve employability and pivot to new sectors or job roles. It is a train-and-place programme that is available in a part-time or full-time format, ranging from three to 12 months.
Similar to existing requirements for other training grants administered by SSG, trainees must fulfill minimum attendance requirements and pass the assessments to qualify for course fee subsidies. Trainees who are unable to meet these requirements, or exit the programme without a valid reason, may be asked to return the course fee subsidy that they have received, including any additional course fee funding support. Under the SCTP scheme, trainees are encouraged to complete all modules to fully benefit from the intent of the programme.
For more information, please refer to the FAQs on SCTP or the SkillsFuture website.
Course details
(SCTP) Design, AI and Technology (Cybersecurity) – (Full-time) (TA-Eligible)
- Course start date: 1 August 2025
- Orientation date: 31 July 2025
- Registration closes: 4 July 2025
- Course duration: 3 months
- Course calendar: Programme Schedule SCTP DAI Cybersecurity
- This programme is eligible for the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Full-Time Training Allowance
(SCTP) Design, AI and Technology (Cybersecurity)
- Course commencing: Currently unavailable
Course duration:
- 273 hrs (facilitated)
- 276.5 hrs (273 hrs facilitated + 3.5 hrs assessment)
Who should attend
- Tailored for non-Information Technology (IT) graduates, Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs), or practicing professionals aiming to transition into the cybersecurity industry
- IT graduates and professionals seeking career advancement by updating their skills with the latest cybersecurity knowledge
Minimum entry requirements
- Polytechnic Diploma or Degree in any discipline. ITE or ‘A’ Level graduates with relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
- Generic Skills Competency (GSC) for Digital Literacy at Intermediate Level: Use available software features to create and edit documents, customise templates and reports and evaluate online information
- Programming knowledge in Python will be particularly useful