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Free Level 3 Cyber Security Course Online – University Centre Somerset

CostFREE
Duration22 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 22 weeks, you'll cover the core practices that underpin cyber security work: protecting systems, identifying threats, and understanding how organisations manage digital risk. This free cyber security course for adults leads to roles such as Cyber Security Analyst. The course is delivered by University Centre Somerset and recognised by NCFE.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify common cyber threats and how they target systems and networks.
  • You'll understand how organisations protect data and manage security risks.
  • You'll apply principles of network security and access control.
  • You'll explore the legal and ethical frameworks that govern cyber security practice.
  • You'll recognise vulnerabilities in systems and understand how they are assessed.
  • You'll develop an understanding of incident response and what happens when a breach occurs.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You'll study through digital materials and activities you can access at any time. Assessment is based on coursework and written tasks completed online. There are no exams at a physical venue. University Centre Somerset will confirm the specific assessment requirements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset 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 Security Technician: maintain security tools and access controls
  • Network Security Administrator: protect organisational networks day to day
  • Information Security Officer: oversee data protection and compliance
  • Junior Penetration Tester: test systems for vulnerabilities under supervision
  • IT Support Technician: entry-level role with a security specialism

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 vendor certifications such as CompTIA Security+ that employers in the sector value. A degree-level apprenticeship in Cyber Security is another route worth exploring once you have this Certificate behind you.

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