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Free Level 1 Cyber Security Course in Derby – DBC Training Derby

CostFREE
Duration10 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Cybersecurity Course in Derby. Classes run at DBC Training Derby. This short, full-time daytime course covers the fundamentals of cybersecurity: how threats work, how to spot them, and how to reduce risk. It takes around 10 hours to complete, making it a focused introduction to a fast-growing field. You'll need to be 19 or over, unemployed, and not in full-time education to qualify for funding.

Who this course is for

Our Level 1 Award in Cyber Security is an introductory qualification designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and understanding of cyber security principles and practices. This course equips learners with essential skills to identify and mitigate common cyber threats, ensuring a basic level of cyber hygiene and awareness.

Entry requirements

  • 19+
  • Unemployed and not in full-time education
  • A British/EU citizen or have lived in the UK for 3 years or more

What you will learn

  • You'll identify common cyber threats and how they target individuals and organisations.
  • You'll understand the principles behind safe and secure online behaviour.
  • You'll recognise the basics of data protection and why it matters.
  • You'll learn how to apply simple measures to reduce cybersecurity risk.
  • You'll understand what good cyber hygiene looks like in everyday and workplace settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at DBC Training Derby. The course is delivered face to face over approximately 10 hours of daytime study. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you develop during the course. DBC Training Derby will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. DBC Training Derby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cyber Security Analyst: entry-level role monitoring systems for threats
  • IT Support Technician: first-line technical support with security awareness
  • Help Desk Analyst: resolving user issues including security-related problems
  • Data Entry Administrator: handling sensitive data with good cyber hygiene
  • Office Administrator: supporting teams where data security is part of the role

What you could study next

A Level 1 cybersecurity qualification is a starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in IT or cybersecurity to build more technical skills. CompTIA Security+ is a widely used entry-level certification for those moving toward a cyber security analyst role. A Level 3 IT qualification could also open doors to apprenticeships or further technical training.

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