Course description
Free Online Course in Principles of Cyber Security - Level 2 Certificate - Study with vision2learn
With digital skills and knowledge in high demand among UK employers, this popular course is an ideal first step for those looking to break into the cyber security sector and build a successful career.
- Develop an understanding of the need for cyber security and the impact of cybercrime.
- Learn about the different types of malicious software and how systems can be infected.
- Find out more about emerging threats in cyber security.
- Learn about the preventative methods used to maintain cyber security
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 2 Certificate in Principles of Cyber Security.
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Why study this course with vision2learn?
It’s completely free for eligible learners.
100% online course – you can study from wherever you are, without having to travel to study.
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 01: Introduction to cyber security
Unit 02: Understand terminology used in cyber security
Unit 03: Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security
Unit 04: Understand common threats to cyber security
Unit 05: Understand methods of maintaining cyber security
Unit 6: Working with others in cyber security
Why choose vision2learn
99% would recommend to a friend
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