Level 2
Adult
Digital Development and Computing
Award in Cyber Security
This course is for people looking to understand cybersecurity and cybercrime.
- Attendance - Part-time
- Duration - 5 weeks
- Start Date - September 2026
- Where - Huddersfield Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
This course is a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity and cybercrime. It is ideal for people wanting to learn more about how to protect cyber systems in the workplace, or progress onto higher level study of IT and cybersecurity.
Modules on this course include cybercrime and cybersecurity. You will learn about all the sophisticated techniques cyber criminals use, and how to develop systems and processes to prevent a cyber-attack.
For more information on this course and help with enrolment, please call the enrolment hotline on 01484 437100. Phonelines open on Monday 10 August and are open Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm.
Finance and Funding
The fee for this course is £144.
To find out if you are eligible for funding, please email customerservices@kirkleescollege.ac.uk.
Entry Requirements
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Assessment Methods
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Course Progression
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Career Progression
The course will prepare you for a career in cyber security.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
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