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Certificate in Cyber Security Practices

The Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices aims to provide sector awareness.

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.

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

The tutor will set homework and independent learning activities during the course, and verbal and written feedback will be provided.

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.

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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  1. 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
  2. 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

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