Course description
Free Online Course in Cyber Security Practices - Level 3 Certificate - Study with vision2learn
Thinking of a career in digital or IT? This course will equip you with cyber security skills and knowledge, which are currently in high demand among UK employers.
- Learn about key terminology and legislation used in cyber security and the consequences of inadequate cyber security procedures.
- Understand the Threat Model and the behaviours and effects of malicious software.
- Discover how to reduce cyber security vulnerabilities.
- Learn how to apply cyber security controls.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
This course leads to a Government funded nationally-accredited qualification. You can take this course free of charge if you meet the following criteria:
- Living in England
- Aged 19 or over from the 31 August 2022 (born before 01 September 2003)
- A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) and a resident in the EEA for the last 3 years
- Not in receipt of any other government-funded training.
You may also qualify if you're:
- Employed and in receipt of a low wage
- A non-EEA citizen with permission by UK government to live in the UK, which is not for educational purposes, and lived in England for at least 3 years
- A family member of an EU national
- A refugee
- Asylum Seeker
Outcome / Qualification etc.
If you successfully complete this course, you will earn a Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices.
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Why study this course with vision2learn?
- It’s completely free for eligible learners.
- 100% online course which you can study at your own pace, whenever and wherever you choose
- Earn a vocational qualification valued by UK employers.
- Personal support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course.
- Free additional online and telephone customer support.
Training Course Content
Unit 1: Understand cyber security principles
Unit 2: Threat intelligence in cyber security
Unit 3: Cyber security testing, vulnerabilities and controls
Unit 4: Cyber security incident response
Unit 5: Understand legislation and ethical conduct within cyber security
Unit 6: Professional skills and behaviours for cyber security
Why choose vision2learn
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Over 30,000 learners find success with vision2learn each year
One-to-one personalised tutor support throughout your course
Expenses
This course is free of charge to residents of England, age 19 or older, who have been living in an eligible English postcode area and have been EU residents for the last three years.
Note: places are limited