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Learn the essentials of Cyber Security
In an increasingly digital world, cyber security is fast becoming a main concern for most organisations. With complex online scams and cybercrime, it is essential that organisations understand preventative measures to maintain cyber security, including techniques and security checks needed to store data securely.
This Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices qualification is designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices. It will provide the learner with a chance to develop knowledge and learn practical skills which can be used to seek employment or proceed into study at a higher level.
This course has six units:
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- Understand cyber security principles
- Threat intelligence in cyber security
- Cyber security testing, vulnerabilities and controls
- Cyber security incident response
- Understand legislation and ethical conduct within cyber security
- Professional skills and behaviours for cyber security
We call our online courses 'flexible' learning as they're designed to fit around your other commitments. You'll get access to our online learning platform where you'll work through your assessments with support from a subject specialist tutor.
The duration of this course is 16 weeks.
We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.
This course is funded via the Government scheme, 'Free Courses for Jobs', which means you may be able to study for free. Eligibility criteria for funding can be found below. If you are not eligible for funding, you can still purchase the course by clicking the 'Buy Now' button above.
This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading awarding organisation, with over 170 experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
This is an introductory course, and is important for all job roles as all businesses need to ensure they are maintaining strong cyber security to protect business and customer data. With further study, this course could lead to a career in:
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- Forensic Computer Analyst (£25,000 to £60,000)
- Cyber Intelligence Officer (£25,000 to £50,000)
Eligibility Criteria
There is government funding available for this course as part of the Free Courses for Jobs scheme.
Eligibility criteria applies, to be eligible, you must:
- Currently live in England
- Resident in the UK or EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
- Be aged 24+ (if you are aged 19-23, please still get in touch as we may have alternative funding available in your area.)
- Earn below £25,000 per year
If you enrol onto this course but fail to complete, please be aware there is a £125 administration charge.
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£460.00
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Fund your qualification with an Advanced Learner Loan
If you'd like to fund this course with an Advanced Learner Loan, with nothing to pay when you earn over £25,000 then please call us on 01388 777 129 to explore this option.
39%
of businesses have undertaken a cyber attack
82%
of UK businesses rate cyber security as a very high priority
68%
of businesses have a formal cyber security system in place
92%
of malware is being delivered via email
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We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life.
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A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email
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You'll receive text reminders when your work is due
Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.
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Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.
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