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Level 2 Cyber Security Course Online – TEC Partnership

CostFREE
Duration361 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Cyber Security Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over roughly 12 months, you'll cover the core principles of cyber security, including how threats work, how organisations protect their systems, and the legal and ethical frameworks that shape the industry. A free cyber security course for adults who want a solid grounding in the subject without attending a classroom.

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll understand common cyber threats and how attackers exploit vulnerabilities.
  • You'll learn how organisations defend networks, systems, and data.
  • You'll explore the legal and ethical responsibilities around cyber security.
  • You'll understand risk management principles and why they matter to businesses.
  • You'll learn about security policies, access controls, and safe working practices.
  • You'll recognise the role of encryption and authentication in protecting information.

How you will learn

You'll study online and complete assessments to demonstrate your knowledge of cyber security principles. Assessment is based on the units within the qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security is the right level for you, and to help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TEC Partnership 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: frontline technical support with security awareness
  • Network Administrator: manage and secure organisational networks
  • Information Security Officer: oversee data protection and compliance
  • Junior Penetration Tester: test systems for vulnerabilities under supervision
  • IT Helpdesk Analyst: support users and flag security issues

What you could study next

A level 2 cyber security qualification is a strong starting point. From here you could move on to a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Cyber Security, or look at CompTIA Security+ for a vendor-neutral technical certification. If you want to move into IT infrastructure more broadly, a Level 3 IT qualification or an apprenticeship in cyber security or network engineering would build on what you've learned here.

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