Certificate in Principles of Cyber Security SL5

(Comparable with SCQF Level 5)

Course content

What will I learn?

This online course is designed to introduce you to the world of cyber security.  With an increasing reliance on digital systems across all aspects of life, the risk of cyber attacks has grown substantially.  It is essential for individuals and businesses to protect sensitive data, personal information, financial details from hacking, phishing and malware.  This course is a great starting point of cyber security including threats, legal and ethical aspects and methods to maintain security, it will help build your knowledge of cyber security, as technology continues to evolve the demand for cyber security continues to rise.

There are 6 topics covered in this course including:

  • Introduction to Cyber Security
  • Understanding Terminology used in Cyber Security
  • Understanding Common Threats to Cyber Security
  • Working with Others in Cyber Security

This is a marked course which requires short essay style answers to allow your assigned marker to be able to identify that you have understood the skills and knowledge to meet required standards. 

This is a fully online course, you will be emailed with a login to access the course and assessments

What qualifications do I need?

As this course is delivered online it would be beneficial if the candidate had basic competence in IT and the internet.

This course does not require a personal statement.

What can I do after?

This course provides progression to further online learning programmes. It is also a good starting point for those who are interested in entering a career in cyber security

Programme Information

You can enrol onto and start this course at any time throughout the year.

Course Hours – 185

No of Weeks – 20

You could complete in 10 weeks or use the full 20 weeks- it's up to you.

Please be aware that you could be withdrawn from your course if submission dates are vastly overdue. If at any point you are struggling with deadlines you should contact us for an extension which we will assign where possible

On successful completion and confirmation of results following internal processes, you will receive your college e-certificate which you can print and/or save for your records. Please note a fee may be required if a hard copy certificate is requested

To enrol click HERE