NEW Digital Skills and Cyber Security Distance Learning courses
Looking to improve your Digital Skills?
Our BRAND NEW, FREE Distance Learning courses are designed to fit around your existing commitments and can be studied at a time and place to suit you!
Improve your digital skills or learn more about cyber security with our 2 new courses.
Digital Skills Level 2 Certificate
It is estimated that 11.3 million adults in the UK do not have basic digital skills. Latest figures predict that within the next 20 years, 90% of all jobs will need some form of digital knowledge. This qualification enhances your competency in digital literacy skills, supporting you within your current job role or giving the
opportunity for progression into a role where digital skills are required.
Key Benefits:
- Achieve a nationally-recognised Level 2 qualification
- Evidence of your competency to employers
- Further your personal and professional development
- Online only qualification
- Improve your digital skills
What Will I Learn?
- Understand how to protect devices and data
- Communicate socially and professionally using technology
- Apply digital skills in personal and business situations
- Use digital resources to facilitate their own career progression
What is this course about?
Unit 1 – Using and managing information
This unit covers how to search for and select appropriate information to meet personal and organisational needs. Learners will understand how to evaluate the information they find, understand copyright, and be able to store information in line with organisational procedures.
Unit 2 – Keeping yourself and others safe when using digital devices
In this unit learners will understand the importance of protecting personal and business data and devices. They will also learn how to use equipment in line with health and safety legislation.
Unit 3 – Communicating and collaborating online
In this unit, learners will learn how to communicate and collaborate online using a range of technology.
Unit 4 – Digital career development
This unit teaches learners how to manage and promote their digital reputation and online identity. They will be able to use social media and the internet to search and prepare applications for voluntary and paid employment and use technology to facilitate personal and professional learning and career progression.
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. This course consists of 4 assessments to be completed 4 weeks apart. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills For Work.
Cyber Security Level 2 Certificate
In an increasingly digital world, cyber security is fast becoming a main concern for many organisations.
With complex online scams and cyber crime, it’s essential that organisations have an understanding of preventative measures to maintain cyber security, including techniques and security checks needed to store data securely. This online course is a key starting point for anyone looking to begin their career in
cyber security.
Key Benefits:
- Achieve a nationally-recognised Level 2 qualification
- Further your personal and professional development
- Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
What Will I Learn?
- Introduction to cyber security
- Understand terminology used in cyber security
- Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security
- Understand common threats to cyber security
- Understand methods of maintaining cyber security
- Working with others in cyber security
What is this course about?
Unit 1 – Introduction to cyber security
The learner will gain an understanding of the need for cyber security and the impact of cyber crime. They will also know about the various job functions in the sector and related key skill requirements.
Unit 2 – Understand terminology used in cyber security
The learner will understand cyber security terminology, and the concept of social engineering.
Unit 3 – Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security
Learners will understand the key legislation related to cyber security and how to maintain data confidentiality and security. They will also understand ethical and unethical conduct within cyber security.
Unit 4 – Understand common threats to cyber security
Learners will develop an understanding of malicious software and the ways in which a system can be infected. They will understand common and emerging threats, as well as physical threats to cyber security.
Unit 5 – Understand methods of maintaining cyber security
Learners will understand the preventative methods used to maintain cyber security, including the principles of user access control and use of firewalls.
Unit 6 – Working with others in cyber security
The learner will understand team working and the use of interpersonal skills and communication when working in a cyber security role.
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. This course consists of 2 assessments to be completed 4 weeks apart. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security.
For more information, or to apply please email distancelearning@stokecoll.ac.uk