NEW Digital Skills and Cyber Security Distance Learning courses
July 2, 2021
Course Duration
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Location
Off Site
Course Cost
£
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Do I have to pay this fee?
These courses receive government funding and are therefore FREE to all learners who are aged 19+, living in England and an EU resident for at least 3 years (subject to an eligibility check).
Course Code
DL4075
Start Date
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Start Time
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Course Summary
The qualification will help you to understand:* key terminology and legislation used in cyber security and understanding and the consequences and implications of inadequate cyber security
* the Threat Model and the behaviours and effects of malicious software
* how to reduce or remove a cyber security vulnerability and how to apply a cyber security control
* cyber security incident response plans and how to carry out a cyber security incident post mortem
* the behaviours and skills expected within cyber security
Course Requirements
Entry Requirements
* You must be aged 19+* You must live in England (not available to people living in Ireland, Scotland or Wales)
* You must have been an EU resident for at least 3 years
* To qualify for free funding you must not already have a Level 3 or above (unless you are unemployed or earn less than £20,319 per annum).
All learners are subject to an eligibility check before you can start the course. You may be required to forward information to us about your current employment or income/benefit status to allow you to get started.
How Is It Assessed
Assessment is based on answering questions either online or by completing a paper-based question/answer paper.How Is It Taught
As you work through the learning materials, you will have the support of a knowledgeable assessor/tutor who will give you support, advice and guidance on the course content as well as providing robust feedback on the work you complete. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices.What Could I do Next
After completing a distance learning qualification and receiving confirmation from your assessor that the course has been achieved, you are able to enrol on another distance learning qualification.What Else Do I Need To Know
The assessments are divided into units and submission of answers is per unit. Support is available from your assessor throughout the course and after the completion of each unit when the assessor will assess the answers provided and provide written feedback.Entry Requirements
* You must be aged 19+* You must live in England (not available to people living in Ireland, Scotland or Wales)
* You must have been an EU resident for at least 3 years
* To qualify for free funding you must not already have a Level 3 or above (unless you are unemployed or earn less than £20,319 per annum).
All learners are subject to an eligibility check before you can start the course. You may be required to forward information to us about your current employment or income/benefit status to allow you to get started.
