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Free Level 2 Cybersecurity Course in Birkenhead – Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start19 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Cybersecurity Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 11 weeks and covers how cybercrime affects individuals and organisations. You'll explore common cyber threats and the protective methods used to keep systems secure. Topics include user access control and the core principles of vulnerability and penetration testing. You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to enrol. You do not need formal qualifications, but you must be able to read, write, and organise information clearly.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Award in Cybersecurity.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Cybersecurity Award is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in understanding how cybercrime affects individuals and organisations. This course helps learners explore common cyber threats and the routine protective methods used to keep systems secure, including user access control and the core principles of vulnerability and penetration testing. This single unit qualification is designed for learners to learn about cybercrime. They will understand routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control.

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.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how cybercrime affects individuals and organisations.
  • You'll identify common cyber threats and how they work.
  • You'll explore routine methods used to protect systems and data.
  • You'll learn how user access control helps keep systems secure.
  • You'll study the core principles of vulnerability testing.
  • You'll gain an introduction to penetration testing concepts.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus. Learning is delivered in a structured, part-time format across 11 weeks. Assessment is based on the single unit that makes up this qualification. You'll be assessed on your understanding of cybercrime and protective security methods.

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, supports teams in monitoring and protecting systems.
  • IT Support Technician, helps users and maintains secure IT systems.
  • Cyber Security Technician, a step toward this role, which typically needs further study at Level 3 or above.
  • Help Desk Analyst, provides first-line IT support in a range of organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Cyber Security, the natural next step for deeper technical knowledge.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification, a vendor-neutral qualification recognised by employers in IT security.
  • Level 3 IT qualifications, broaden your skills across networking, systems, and infrastructure.
  • A Level 4 or higher apprenticeship in Cyber Security, combining work and study for those ready to move into employment.
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