Course Overview
- Start Date
- Various
- Duration
- 6 Months
- Mode of Study
- Part-Time
- Location
- South Central IoT – Bletchley
- Days
- Wed
- Time
- 17:30 – 20:30
Course overview
During this course 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 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.
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Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
(A890-1/1)- Start Date
- 6 Nov 2024
- End Date
- 7 May 2025
- Days
- Wed
- Time
- 17:30 – 20:30
- Duration
- 6 Months
- Location
- South Central IoT – Bletchley
Fees- 19 – 23
- £941
- 24+
- £941
- Overseas
- £941
Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
(A890-1/1)- Start Date
- 14 Oct 2025
- End Date
- 15 Apr 2026
- Days
- Wed
- Time
- 17:30 – 20:30
- Duration
- 6 Months
- Location
- South Central IoT – Bletchley
Fees- 19 – 23
- £941
- 24+
- £941
- Overseas
- £941
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