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Free Level 1 Cybersecurity Course in Birkenhead – Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Cybersecurity Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 8 weeks. You'll learn about cybercrime and the risks it poses to individuals and organisations. Topics include how attacks happen, why they happen, and how to protect against them. No formal qualifications are needed, but you must be 19 or over and able to read and write clearly.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Cybersecurity.

Who this course is for

What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop? Learners will learn about cybercrime and the risks and effects it has on individuals and organisations.

Entry requirements

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. Applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience. You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently. Satisfactory interview and demonstrate your interest in this career pathway.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn what cybercrime is and how it affects individuals and organisations.
  • You'll explore the risks that cyber threats pose to personal and business data.
  • You'll understand common types of cyberattack and how they are carried out.
  • You'll learn about basic steps organisations take to protect themselves online.
  • You'll develop awareness of your own digital safety and online behaviour.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus. Learning is delivered face to face during the day. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, including written tasks that show your understanding of cybercrime and its effects.

What you will need to bring

Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cyber Security Assistant, a junior support role in an IT or security team.
  • IT Support Assistant, helps users and flags security issues to senior staff.
  • Cyber Security Technician, a more technical role that usually needs further study at Level 2 or above.
  • Digital Support Worker, assists teams with safe and secure use of technology.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in IT or Cybersecurity, the natural next step to build on this Award.
  • Level 3 qualification in Cybersecurity or Networking, moves you toward more technical roles and apprenticeships.
  • Cyber Security Technician Apprenticeship, combines work and study at Level 3 for those ready to enter the sector.
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