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

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 Chesterfield. Classes run at DBC Training Chesterfield. This free cybersecurity course for adults covers the fundamentals of cyber security: how threats work, how to spot them, and how to reduce risk. The course runs over 10 hours of daytime classroom sessions. 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 understand the core principles of cyber security and why they matter.
  • You'll identify common cyber threats, including phishing, malware, and social engineering.
  • You'll learn how to reduce the risk of a cyber attack on a device or network.
  • You'll apply basic cyber hygiene practices to protect data and systems.
  • You'll recognise safe online behaviours and understand why they matter in a workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at DBC Training Chesterfield. Teaching covers cyber security principles and practical threat awareness. Assessment is based on the Gateway Qualifications framework for this Level 1 Award. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. DBC Training Chesterfield 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 tech support with security awareness
  • Help Desk Analyst: troubleshooting with a grounding in safe practice
  • Data Entry Clerk: admin roles where data security knowledge is valued
  • IT Administrator: supporting systems and users across an organisation

What you could study next

A level 1 cybersecurity qualification is a starting point. From here, you could work toward a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in IT or Cyber Security to build deeper technical skills. CompTIA Security+ is a widely used industry certification for those moving into security roles. A Level 3 qualification in IT or Networking would also strengthen your route toward a Cyber Security Analyst role.

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