Synopsis
Topics
- Overview of operating systems
- Memory management
- Process management
- File system management
- Device management
- Fault Tolerance
- System management
- System security
- Access Control
- Virtualization
- Linux operating system
- Mobile operating systems
Learning Outcome
- Explain the core functions of an operating system
- Contrast the layers of an operating system
- Describe how the processes, threads and memory are managed
- Compare the different types of mobile operating systems
- Demonstrate the creation and usage of virtual machine
- Execute system tasks in Linux operating system
- Implement system security and access control in Linux operating system
Who Should Attend
Executive who requires knowledge on computing.
Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling
ICT246 equips learners with essential operating system, virtualization, and Linux administration skills, supporting employment and reskilling in IT operations, system support, and infrastructure management.
Admissions Prerequisites
- Diploma or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Please refer to Undergraduate CET Admission Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate CET Modular Courses.
Schedule
| Week | Lesson | Day | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Monday | 7pm - 10pm | Overview of operating systems, Memory management |
| 3 | 2 | Monday | 7pm - 10pm | Process management, File system management |
| 5 | 3 | Monday | 7pm - 10pm | Device management, Fault Tolerance |
| 7 | 4 | Monday | 7pm - 10pm | System management, System security |
| 9 | 5 | Monday | 7pm - 10pm | Access Control, Virtualization |
| 11 | 6 | Monday | 7pm - 10pm | Linux operating system, Mobile operating systems |
Assessments
The overall course grade is determined by
- Assignments, Online Test, Written Exam
Trainer Info
Mr Tan Kheng Teck is a highly experienced lecturer with extensive expertise in operating systems, Linux administration, virtualisation, and systems/network administration. He has taught Operating Systems at SUSS and served as both Course Developer and Course Lead for the module, demonstrating deep mastery of OS concepts. His strong background with Linux‑based systems and long-standing OS teaching experience make him well‑qualified to guide students through the course.
Mr Pang Tee How is an experienced lecturer specializing in data communications, networking, cyber security, and IT compliance. With over 20 years of industry experience, he has extensive hands‑on expertise in enterprise‑level system administration across heterogeneous platforms, including Unix, Linux, Wintel, and mainframe environments. His background includes managing data centers, administering large‑scale networks, performing IT security audits, and supporting mission‑critical systems. This deep system administration and infrastructure knowledge strongly supports teaching requirements for Operating Systems.
Mr Andy Lee is an experienced educator and IT practitioner with strong competencies in Operating Systems, Unix/Linux administration, systems scripting, and low‑level computing technologies. He teaches Operating Systems at SUSS, applying his extensive background in Unix, Linux, Windows NT administration, system implementation, and security‑related infrastructure. His industry experience in system support, PKI, network security, and software engineering strengthens his practical expertise for delivering the course effectively.
Mr John Lim is an accomplished IT educator and industry leader with over 20 years of global experience in computer networking, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT systems. Since 2019, he has taught ICT courses at SUSS, leveraging his deep expertise in system administration, cloud computing, networking, and security. His background includes serving as Head of Learning & Product Management at Cisco, where he led global curriculum development and trained over 20,000 instructors across 170 countries. With extensive certifications, John brings strong technical mastery and pedagogical experience to ICT teaching.
Course Completion requirements
- Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
- Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
- The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
- Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.
Course Fees, payment and refund policy
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents | Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1 | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Course Fees (A) | $1,927.00 | $1,606.00 | $1,606.00 | $1,606.00 |
| SSG Grant Rate (B) | 0% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| SSG Grant (C) | - | $1,124.20 | $1,124.20 | $1,124.20 |
| Nett course fees (A) - (C) = (D) | $1,927.00 | $481.80 | $481.80 | $481.80 |
| 9% GST on Nett course fees (E) | $173.43 | $43.36 | $43.36 | $43.36 |
| SSG Enhanced Funding Rate (F) | 0% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| SSG Enhanced Grant (G) | - | - | $321.20 | $321.20 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST (D) + (E) - (G) = (H) | $2,100.43 | $525.16 | $203.96 | $203.96 |
For the various payment modes, please refer here.
For the refund policy, please refer here.
For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]