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Free Level 1 Cyber Security Course in Hammersmith and Fulham – Hammersmith & Fulham College

CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Cybersecurity Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith and Fulham College, part-time during the day. The course takes around 2 months to complete. You'll study cybercrime, vulnerability and penetration testing principles, and user access control. Classes combine theory and practical work in PC suites with specialist software. You'll have an interview at enrolment to make sure the course is right for you, and you may also complete an initial assessment in English and maths.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how cybercrime works and why it matters
  • You'll learn the principles of vulnerability testing
  • You'll explore penetration testing concepts
  • You'll study how user access control protects systems
  • You'll develop practical cybersecurity skills using specialist software
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge

How you will learn

You'll study on-site in PC suites equipped with all required software. Classes include both theory and practical work, taught by an IT specialist lecturer. Assessment is by portfolio of evidence, which you build up during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith and Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cyber Security Analyst: monitor systems and respond to threats
  • IT Support Technician: troubleshoot and maintain computer systems
  • Network Support Assistant: help manage and secure network infrastructure
  • Junior IT Security Officer: support security policy and access control
  • IT Helpdesk Advisor: first point of contact for technical issues

What you could study next

A Level 1 cybersecurity qualification opens the door to further IT study. You could move on to a Level 1 or Level 2 full-time IT qualification to broaden your technical skills. From there, a Level 3 IT or cybersecurity qualification would take you closer to professional roles such as Cyber Security Analyst. Many employers and universities recognise Level 3 IT qualifications as a route into higher-level training or apprenticeships.

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