Capstone Project: Real-world IT Project
TGS-2024046031
Course Overview
The IT Project Capstone is an intensive, hands-on programme designed to synthesise and apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout a cloud computing or penetration testing curriculum into a comprehensive project. Focused on real-world applicability, this capstone course challenges trainees to design, develop, and deliver a significant project in one of two key areas: Penetration Testing Campaign or Cloud Computing Solution.
This programme emphasises practical experience, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, preparing the trainees to tackle complex IT challenges while ensuring they can manage a project from inception to closure.
Mode of Assessment
Practical Assessment – Practical Performance
Oral Assessment – Oral Questioning
Course Duration
2.5 days
Total Training Duration (Hour)
20 hrs
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, trainees should be able to demonstrate their skills and knowledge to:
• Design a plan for Penetration Testing Campaign or Cloud Computing Solution.
• Develop a comprehensive capstone project plan, including determining the scope of work, preparing initial documents, and obtaining stakeholder sign-off.
• Execute the capstone project by performing the defined scope of work, managing communications with stakeholders, and documenting the completed activities.
• Finalise the capstone project by delivering the final report and securing sign-off for project closure.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of individual phases and post-implementation outcomes in the capstone project.
Course Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, trainees should be able to demonstrate their skills and knowledge to:
• Articulate a range of cybersecurity tools and technologies, including vulnerability scanners and penetration tools.
• Analyse cybersecurity practices' legal and ethical implications, including privacy laws, data protection regulations, and ethical standards for cybersecurity professionals.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities and develop strategies for mitigating those risks.
• Document the assessments results and findings.
• Craft and execute a capstone presentation that aligns with the project methodology, findings, and outcomes.
Pre-requisites
Participants should have a foundational understanding of IT and cybersecurity concepts, along with some experience in project management or execution. Completion of coursework in IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, or penetration testing is highly recommended.
• Certificate in IT Infrastructure and Operations; OR
• Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old with 8 years’ work experience in an ICT-related field); OR
• Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Course Pre-Requisites
Price
| Course Fee Payable | ||
|---|---|---|
| Original Fee | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| Course Fee | $2,000.00 | $2,180.00 |
| Individual Pricing (Fee payable to Training Provider) | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| SCTP >=40 years old | $200.00 | $254.00 |
| SCTP >=21 years old | $600.00 | $654.00 |
| Corporate Pricing (Fee payable to Training Provider) | ||
| SME | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| CET SME | $200.00 | $254.00 |
| Non-SME | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| CET Non-SME >=40 years old | $200.00 | $254.00 |
| CET Non-SME | $600.00 | $654.00 |
For those eligible for SSG funding, the GST payable is $54.
GST is based on 30% of the course fee (in accordance to IRAS). The GST amount is 9% x $600 = $54
For SG citizens and SMEs (the pricing in the table is incorrect), the course fee payable after funding is $254 (with 9% GST).
