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Free Level 2 Data Protection and Data Security Course Online – Boston College Skirbeck Road

CostFREE
Duration110 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and other commitments. The course covers GDPR and current data protection law, how organisations handle personal data, threats to ICT systems, and the consequences of data breaches. You'll need to be aged 19 or over as at 31 August before the academic year starts, and hold at least a Level 1 English or Literacy qualification. The course takes around 110 hours to complete. You'll earn an NCFE Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security.

Who this course is for

Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Following the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018, it is vital that anyone working with personal data understand the laws and acts in compliance. The aim of this qualification is to enhances knowledge and understanding of GDPR. Your studies will include topics such as: Current Data protection legislation and how it is applied, Organisational procedures concerning data, Possible threats to ICT systems and data and how to protect against them, Consequences of not protecting data and the impact of possible breaches, This qualification is a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification and demonstrates your competency to employers. It can be used to update and continue your professional development, (CPD) and provide you with a more in depth understanding of GDPR, It is also suitable for anyone with a personal interest in this topic.

Entry requirements

You will need to be aged be 19+ as at 31st August prior to the start of the current academic year. You will also need to have at least a Level 1 qualification in English/Literacy or equivalent. To assist in completion of this qualification, it may help to be working in, or have access to, the chosen sector. If you already have a higher-level qualification in this specialism, it may impact on your eligibility.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand current data protection legislation and how it applies in practice.
  • You'll learn how organisations set up and follow procedures to protect personal data.
  • You'll identify common threats to ICT systems and the data held on them.
  • You'll explore how to protect against those threats.
  • You'll understand the consequences of data breaches and the impact on individuals and organisations.
  • You'll develop a working knowledge of GDPR requirements.

How you will learn

This is a distance learning course. You study online in your own time, working through the course material at a pace that suits you. Assessment is written. You'll answer questions to demonstrate your understanding of each topic area. There are no exams to sit in person.

What you will need to bring

Boston College Skirbeck Road will confirm anything you need before you start. As assessment is written, you'll need reliable access to a device and the internet to complete your work online.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data protection officer (entry level) - supports GDPR compliance in an organisation
  • Records manager - manages how personal data is stored and handled
  • HR administrator - handles employee data in line with data protection law
  • Office administrator - processes personal data as part of day-to-day work
  • Compliance assistant - helps teams follow data protection policies
  • IT support technician - understands data security risks and ICT threats
  • Customer service team leader - manages customer data responsibly

What you could study next

A Level 3 Award or Certificate in Data Protection would deepen your knowledge for more senior compliance roles. If you work in IT, a Level 3 qualification in IT or Cyber Security builds on the ICT security topics covered here. For those moving into a dedicated data protection role, professional development through the IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals) is widely recognised by employers.

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