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Free Level 2 Cyber Security Course Online – West London College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
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, logging in whenever suits you. Over 12 weeks, you'll cover cyber security terminology, common threats, legal and ethical responsibilities, and how to protect systems in the workplace. This free cyber security course for adults is open to learners aged 19 and over who are eligible to study in the UK. You'll need a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need to be:

aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand key cyber security terminology used in professional and workplace settings.
  • You'll identify common cyber threats and how they affect organisations.
  • You'll explore the legal and ethical responsibilities around cyber security.
  • You'll learn how to maintain and support cyber security in a workplace.
  • You'll recognise the roles and responsibilities involved in managing cyber security.

How you will learn

You'll study through an interactive online learning platform, available at any time. Assessment is by an online portfolio of evidence, including written tasks and essay-style questions. An assessor will mark your work and give you written feedback throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection to access the online learning platform. West London 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: first-line technical support with security awareness
  • Network Administrator: manage and secure organisational networks
  • Information Security Officer: oversee data protection and compliance
  • IT Helpdesk Advisor: support users and flag security issues

What you could study next

A Level 2 cyber security qualification is a solid starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in IT or Cyber Security to deepen your technical knowledge. CompTIA Security+ is a widely used industry certification for those moving into analyst roles. A Level 4 or degree-level qualification in cyber security or computing opens the door to more senior technical and management positions.

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