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Level 1 award in Cybersecurity - Online
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Course Content

This course is for you if you want to learn about cybercrime and the risks and effects it has on people and organisations. It will provide you with an introduction to cybersecurity and will enable you to progress to further training and related employment.
The course will help you to:
• Understand how cybercrime can affect individuals and organisations.
• Learn about common forms of cybercrime including: phishing, identity theft, hacking, email and internet fraud, theft of financial or card payment data, ransomware, denial of service attacks and cyberespionage.
• Find out about protective methods to maintain cybersecurity including: using passwords, installing anti-virus software, using firewalls and taking backups.
• Learn about cybersecurity testing, including setting up user access controls.
• Understand the legislation and codes of conduct related to cybersecurity.
During the course you will be given helpful step-by-step guidance from our specialist teacher.

Open Entry Requirements


To be eligible for a free funded course you must be over 19 years of age as of 31st August 2024. Further eligibility may be linked to where you live, and we will check that at enrolment stage; we may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.

Open What Will I Need?


You may wish to have a notepad and pen for taking notes and a folder to store notes and handouts.

Open Assessment Methods


Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course, and you will produce a portfolio of your work that will be used for assessment.

Open What Will I Achieve?


You will receive a Level 1 Award in Cybersecurity on successful completion of this course.
Throughout your time learning with us, you will also have developed a whole range of skills that can be transferred from your course to a working environment, your home life or your own personal development.
Skills such as time management, organisation and research skills are all part of your learning journey along with decision making, problem solving and overcoming obstacles. All these skills will help you to become a confident, self-motivated person and will assist you on your chosen pathway.

Open Progression


You will be able to develop your knowledge and skills in cybersecurity further by taking additional courses. You may also wish to seek employment in a cybersecurity related field. Your teacher will discuss progression options with you.

Open Is there anything else I need to know?

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26/03/2025
30/07/2025
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2024)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,000
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk