Course Name
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security
Who is this course for?
It is for anyone who wants to work in cyber security one day. You do not need to know anything about it before you start.
Entry Requirements
You should be aged 16 or over. You do not need any qualifications first. It helps if you have done some IT or digital skills before, but it is not a must.
What You Will Learn
Why cyber crime happens and why we need cyber security
The main cyber security words, and what "social engineering" (tricking people) means
The UK laws and the right way to behave in this job
Common threats, like viruses and scams
How firewalls, passwords, and updates keep systems safe
How to work well in a team and write clear reports
Course Aim
To give you a good base of cyber security knowledge and to help you move on to a higher course in the future.
Course Length
30 weekly sessions, 3 hours each on Tuesdays at 18:00.
What You Will Need to Bring
Nothing - Nothing but a willingness to learn
How You Will Learn
Classroom teaching/Lectures, Practical exercises/Workshops, Group discussions/Collaboration, Online/Self-study modules
How you will be assessed
Coursework/Assignments, Portfolio submission, Verbal presentation
Where Next
You can move on to a Level 3 cyber security course, a Level 3 IT course, or a cyber security apprenticeship.
Will learners gain a qualification?
Yes, a recognised Level 2 qualification
Extra Info
This course teaches you the basics of cyber security over 10 weeks. You learn how online crime works, the main words used in the field, the UK laws about data, the threats out there, and the tools that keep systems safe. You do not sit an exam. You build a folder of work, called a portfolio, to show what you have learned.
