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Free Level 3 Cyber Security Course Online – Burton and South Derbyshire College

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Cyber Security Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over 20 weeks, you'll build knowledge of cyber security practices and develop practical skills across core areas of the subject. A free cyber security course for adults that covers both the theory and hands-on application you need to move into a technical role.

Who this course is for

This course focuses on the study of the practices within Cyber Security while offering breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge. This course also provides opportunities to acquire several practical skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the core principles and practices that underpin cyber security.
  • You'll develop practical skills for identifying and responding to security threats.
  • You'll study how organisations protect their networks, systems, and data.
  • You'll explore the key concepts behind risk management and security policies.
  • You'll gain knowledge of common attack types and how to defend against them.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on the knowledge and practical skills you build across the course. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm the specific assessment format before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cyber Security Analyst: monitoring systems and investigating security incidents
  • IT Security Technician: maintaining security tools and access controls
  • Network Security Administrator: protecting organisational networks and infrastructure
  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst: detecting and responding to threats in real time
  • Information Security Officer: supporting compliance and data protection policies

What you could study next

A level 3 cyber security qualification opens the door to further study in the field. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Cyber Security or IT, or work toward industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). Some learners go on to a degree-level programme in Cyber Security or Computer Science.

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