Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
INTRODUCTION
The Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices aims to provide sector awareness. It will also allow you to develop knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices, seek employment, or further study in this area.
What will I do?
This qualification aims to:
- Focus on the study of the practices within cyber security
- Offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
- Provide opportunities to acquire several practical skills
The objective of this qualification is to:
- Provide you with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices
What’s next?
After completing this qualification, you could progress to:
- Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security
- Level 4 Certificate for IT Professionals
- Level 4 Certificate in Information and Cyber Security Foundations
- Level 4 Certificate in Cyber Security and Intrusion for Business
Or progress into other programmes within the South Central Institute of Technology.
Is it for me?
This programme is for people who wish to further develop their knowledge of cyber security practices in the workplace or who are looking to enter the workforce or change careers. Students must be able to commit to the two terms of the programme and have access to IT outside of college for independent work.
entry requirements
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge. However, you may find it helpful if you have already achieved a level 2 digital qualification. You will also need to complete a Pre-Course Questionnaire and interview successfully.
Course Information
Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
(A890-1/1)START DATE
3 Sep 2024
END DATE
4 Apr 2025
DURATION
7 Months
DAYS
Wed
TIME
17:30 – 20:30
LOCATION
South Central IoT – Bletchley
FEES
19 – 23
£941
24+
£941
Overseas
£941
More information is available on Fees & Funding for 19 + here and EEA Nationals here.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Understand cyber security principles
- Threat intelligence in cyber security
- Cyber security testing, vulnerabilities and controls
- Cyber security incident response
- Understand legislation and ethical conduct within cyber security
- Professional skills and behaviours for cyber security
How will my progress be monitored?
The tutor will set homework and independent learning activities during the course, and verbal and written feedback will be provided.
How will I be assessed?
You will produce an internally assessed portfolio of evidence, which is evaluated by college staff and externally quality assured by NCFE. This portfolio will be made up of various assessments such as production of products, written work and observation.
How much will I have to study each week?
You will be in college for 3 hours a week and have approximately 2 hours of work outside of college time. Students must be able to commit to the two terms of the programme and have access to IT out of college for independent work.
