Introduction to Cyber Security

L2 Level 2
Part Time
12 November 2024 — 3 December 2024
Online
This course is available at other locations or at different start dates/levels.
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

About this course

Our level 2 Introduction to Cyber Security course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a cyber security specialist.  It is an introductory course that will offer you a flavour of common cyber security threats and the main defences security specialists deploy. 

On successful completion, you will receive a certificate from Agored Cymru.

This course can be taught with a tutor remotely.  You will not need to purchase any software for this course.  However, you will need a working computer with working speakers and Internet access.  A microphone would be useful but not essential.

What you will study

This course will develop knowledge and understanding in:

  1. Security issues and attack methods that threaten a system
  2. Awareness of threat intelligence
  3. Protection strategies to secure hardware, software and data

Course fee per year

Part-time enrolment fee: £40.00

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

12 November 2024

End date

3 December 2024

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

ITCC2P23
L2

Qualification

CN32CY001 IT Secruity for Users

Career prospects & further study

28%

The Cardiff Capital Region has a thriving digital cluster with projections of 6,000 additional jobs by 2025, amounting to 28% growth (EMSI 2019).