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Level 3 Cyber Security Course at Think Employment

CostFREE
Duration12 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 work through the course at your own pace, so it fits around existing commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll cover threat detection, incident response, network security, data protection, risk management, and ethical hacking. The course is open to adults aged 19 and over who have the right to work in the UK and live in the funded region. A free cyber security course for adults that leads directly to technical analyst roles and other digital security positions. NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices with certificate.

Who this course is for

Residents across Greater Lincolnshire seeking cyber security careers in region's key sectors., Must be 19+, live in Greater Lincolnshire, have right to work in UK, commit to 12-week online course., Introduction to cyber security, data protection, network security, cyber threats, risk management, ethical hacking, cloud security., Fully online delivery via learning platform., Computer/laptop/tablet, reliable internet, and basic IT skills., Practical tasks building portfolio for local employers., Cyber security analyst, junior penetration tester, SOC analyst.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+, live in the funded region, have right to work in UK, commit to 12-week online course.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify and respond to cyber threats and security incidents.
  • You'll apply network security principles to protect digital infrastructure.
  • You'll understand data protection law and how it applies in practice.
  • You'll assess and manage cyber risk within an organisation.
  • You'll explore ethical hacking techniques and how attackers operate.
  • You'll work with cloud security concepts and tools.
  • You'll analyse vulnerabilities and recommend protective measures.

How you will learn

The course is delivered online through a learning platform. You complete practical tasks and written assignments throughout the 12 weeks. Assessment is based on those tasks and assignments rather than a formal exam. You'll need a computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection, and basic IT skills to get started.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a computer, laptop, or tablet and a reliable internet connection. Basic IT skills are required before you start. Think Employment will confirm anything else you need before the course begins.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cyber Security Analyst: monitor systems and respond to threats
  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst: detect and investigate incidents in real time
  • IT Security Technician: maintain and enforce security controls
  • Network Security Engineer: protect organisational networks from attack
  • Information Security Officer: oversee data protection and compliance
  • Cloud Security Specialist: secure cloud-based systems and services
  • Cyber Security Manager: lead security teams and strategy

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 networking, moving toward more senior technical or management roles. Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CISSP are widely pursued by those already working in the sector and build on the foundations this Certificate provides.

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