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Free Level 3 Networking and Cybersecurity Course in Southwark – Southwark College Main Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Networking and Cybersecurity Course in Southwark. Classes run at Southwark College Main Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks. You'll build knowledge of networking systems and cybersecurity principles, covering how to operate and manage information and communication technology. Units include networking fundamentals, security concepts, and how to protect systems and data. You'll need a completed IT-related Level 2 qualification to apply.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Diploma in Networking and Cybersecurity at Level 3.

Who this course is for

With guidance, you will be able to operate information and communication software or hardware with knowledge and understanding it the units and topics they undertake.

Entry requirements

The course is designed for those with little or no experience in computing for the underpinning knowledge that could progress to further education or employment. Applicants will have completed an IT related Level 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the fundamentals of computer networking, including how networks are structured and managed.
  • You'll understand core cybersecurity principles and how to identify threats.
  • You'll develop skills in protecting systems, data, and communications from security risks.
  • You'll learn how to operate and configure information and communication hardware and software.
  • You'll gain knowledge of network protocols and how data moves across systems.
  • You'll understand how to respond to and manage basic security incidents.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Southwark College Main Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, practical exercises, and unit-based assessments. Assessment is likely to include assignments and portfolio evidence covering the topics in each unit. Your tutor will guide you through the material at a manageable pace across the 36-week course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southwark College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cyber Security Analyst, monitors and protects an organisation's systems and data.
  • Network Support Technician, maintains and troubleshoots computer networks.
  • IT Support Analyst, provides technical help to users across an organisation.
  • Junior Network Administrator, manages day-to-day network operations.
  • IT Security Technician, helps implement security policies and controls.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate or Higher National Certificate in Computing or Cybersecurity, a natural next step toward specialist or higher-level IT roles.
  • CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certifications, industry-recognised credentials that employers in tech and security look for.
  • Degree-level study in Cybersecurity or Computer Networks, for those aiming toward senior analyst or engineering roles.
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