Course Name
DC26A11A Level 1 Award in Computing and Information Security
Who is this course for?
It is for beginners who like computers and want to keep themselves safe online. You do not need any qualifications.
Entry Requirements
You need an interest in computers. You do not need any qualifications.
What You Will Learn
What cyber security means
How to keep your computer safe from threats and viruses
How to keep a network safe, using passwords, log-in checks, and updates
How to pay safely online and back up your data
The basic rules about using computers, like data protection
Course Aim
To teach you the basics of cyber security and safe online habits, and to help you move on to more study or a job.
Course Length
9 weeks, 6-hour sessions each week on a Monday, 09:30 in the Morning. Starts on 14/07/2026
What You Will Need to Bring
Nothing - just a willingness to participate.
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 up to our NCFE Level 2 cyber security course, take the AIM Level 1 Diploma, or start a job or apprenticeship in IT.
Will learners gain a qualification?
Yes, a recognised L1 qualification
Extra Info
This course is a first step into cyber security. It teaches you how to stay safe online over 9 weeks. You learn how to spot threats, make strong passwords, pay safely online, and protect your computer and your data. You do not sit an exam. You build a folder of work and a workbook to show what you can do.
