Key Facts

  • Starting
    30 Sep 2024
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    09:00
    End Time
    17:00
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Roll-On Roll-Off (Any Day of Week)
    Start Date
    30 Sep 2024
    End Date
    26 Jun 2025
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    MIT2008CP
Level 2 Certificate - Cyber Security Data Protection and Data Security

This qualification is designed to introduce learners to cyber security. It will provide the learners with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the sector whilst acting as a steppingstone that will lead some learners into studying cyber security at a higher level.

  • Entry Requirements


    In order to be able to enrol for this course, Learners must meet the following criteria:

    • Be aged 19 or over
    • Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
    • Have achieved a Grade C (or above) in GCSE English, or a Pass in Functional Skills Level 2.
  • Course Content


    • 01 Introduction to cyber security
    • 02 Understand terminology used in cyber security
    • 03 Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security
    • 04 Understand common threats to cyber security
    • 05 Understand methods of maintaining cyber security
    • 06 Understand working with others in cyber security
  • Progression Next Steps


    The objectives of this qualification are to:

    • provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the principles of cyber security.

    Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

    • Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
    • Level 3 Diploma in IT User Skills
    • Level 3 Award in Cyber Security Leadership Version 1.0 July 2020 Visit ncfe.org.uk Call 0191 239 8000
    • Level 3 Foundation Technical Level IT: Cyber Security
  • Additional Information


    This qualification is aimed at

    Businesses Individual adult learners

  • Course Structure


    The programme is run entirely online, using a range of virtual teaching and learning strategies, including live interactive webinars. You will need access to a PC/Tablet device and to be available for one full day each week for five weeks.

  • Assessment Details


    All assessment is completed through a series of questions on an online portal.