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Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst™ (CCOA)
About The Course
The CCOA course is an intensive program designed to prepare you for the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst™ (CCOA™) exam. The course focuses on developing the practical, technical skills crucial for today’s cybersecurity landscape, bridging the gap between knowledge and real-world application.
You’ll gain expertise in evaluating threats, identifying vulnerabilities, recommending countermeasures, and managing cyber incidents, all aligned with the CCOA Review Manual. This certification is highly valued by employers, recognising professionals who can confidently defend against evolving cyber risks.
What Will I Learn?
The CCOA Exam Preparation Course covers the following topics:
- General Examination Information
- Domain 1: Technology Essentials (25%)
- Domain 2: Cybersecurity Principles and Risk (20%)
- Domain 3: Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (10%)
- Domain 4: Incident Detection and Response (34%)
- Domain 5: Securing Assets (11%)
- Examination Practice
How Will I Benefit?
By completing this course, the following Learning Outcomes (LO) will be achieved:
- LO1: Implement security programmes by performing administrative and technical processes
- LO2: Revise security administration plans and personnel to keep up with emerging cybersecurity policies and security threats
- LO3: Formulate the installation of hardware, software and operating systems to mitigate security threats
- LO4: Oversee the conformance of security administrative processes according to internal protocols
- LO5: Set up access control mechanisms to align with organizational policies and procedures, key principles of user access management and control
- LO6: Promote access control awareness and understanding of implications across the organization
- LO7: Establish security monitoring and control over user access activities
- LO8: Comply with organizational standards and procedures when allocating role-based access requests
- LO9: Diagnose security breaches and recommend follow-up actions
Am I Right For This Course?
The target audience for this course are professionals looking to validate and advance their practical, hands-on skills in security operations. This program is specifically tailored for individuals involved in assessing, monitoring, and responding to cyber threats within an enterprise’s information security program, including:
- Cybersecurity Analysts
- Information Security Analysts
- SOC Analysts
- Vulnerability Analysts
- Incident Response Analysts
- Language and literacy proficiency level : Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5
- Required years of experience in relevant domain : Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Certification Examination
Candidates who successfully completed the course and pass the exam will be allowed to apply for formal CCOA accreditation from ISACA.
About the examination:
- Complex 115 Multiple Choice Questions.
- 25 performance based questions.
- 4 hours duration.
- Scaled Score between 200 to 800 Marks.
- 450 Marks required to pass.
Additional Information
Certificate of Attendance from Sapience Consulting:
Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sapience Consulting.
The following information are relevant for candidates who are seeking SSG-funding support for the course:
- Assessments
Candidates must pass all prescribed tests/assessments and attain 100% competency to be eligible for funding support.- Mode of Assessment: Written Assessment, Case Study Assessment.
- Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore:
After passing the assessment(s), you’ll receive a SkillsFuture Singapore Statement of Attainment (SOA) certifying that you have achieved the following Competency Standard(s):- ICT-OUS-402-1.1 – Security Administration.
Instructions to access and download your certificate can be found HERE.
Funding Available
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NTUC members can use the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) to partially cover the cost of their training.
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Schedule
As Principal Consultant, Lionel Seaw offers extensive technical and managerial depth across government, pharmaceutical, and financial sectors. A trusted advisor, he combines real-world experience with a strategic helicopter-view to manage complex changes. Lionel is dedicated to building high-performance teams through effective methodologies and best practices, achieving mission-critical objectives with perseverance and focus.
Feisal Ismail is an experienced technology and management leader who has supported organisations across government, pharmaceutical, technology, and financial services sectors. An ITIL and DevOps Institute Ambassador, he helps organisations align digital and technology strategies with broader business objectives through pragmatic, results-oriented guidance grounded in globally recognised best practices and real-world operational constraints. Meticulously organised and highly collaborative, Feisal is recognised for delivering effective and sustainable outcomes in complex engagements.
Tan Hoon Wee is an accomplished IT professional with extensive international experience in managing shared services and complex project delivery. Expert in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, he holds prestigious certifications including PMP, PRINCE2, and CSM. He specialises in advising on organisational change and process optimisation, leveraging exceptional communication skills to maintain outstanding client relationships.
Huang Yi-Jen is a specialist consultant in IT Governance and Management Frameworks. With a portfolio spanning Service Management, Agile, and Risk Management, she is recognised for achieving sustainable results through an organised, proactive delivery model. Yi-Jen is a natural communicator who excels at managing diverse stakeholders and solving complex challenges with an innovative, value-driven and professional mindset.
Luqman Haniff is an IT security specialist with over a decade of experience advising SMEs on infrastructure and information security management. A meticulous problem solver, Haniff utilises a balanced macro-and-micro approach to tackle organisational vulnerabilities. He specialises in creating targeted, custom solutions that bridge the gap between technical necessity and cost-effective business strategy for robust protection.
Why Us?
Participants can attend a complimentary refresher if they wish (1-year validity and subject to approval)
Should you have questions after the course, you may contact the trainer for assistance regarding course material
1 year access to our E-learning portal. Including:
– E-books available for download
– Official sample exam
– Randomised quiz formulated by Sapience Trainers based on past examinations
