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Key Facts

  • Starting
    29 Sep 2025
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    09:00
    End Time
    17:00
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Roll-On Roll-Off (Any Day of Week)
    Start Date
    29 Sep 2025
    End Date
    25 Jun 2026
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    MIT2008CP

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Level 2 Certificate - Cyber Security Data Protection and Data Security

Level 2 Certificate - Cyber Security Data Protection and Data Security

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This qualification is designed to introduce learners to cyber security. It will provide the learners with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the sector whilst acting as a steppingstone that will lead some learners into studying cyber security at a higher level.

  • Entry Requirements


    In order to be able to enrol for this course, Learners must meet the following criteria:

    • Be aged 19 or over
    • Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
    • Have achieved a Grade C (or above) in GCSE English, or a Pass in Functional Skills Level 2.

  • Course Content


    • 01 Introduction to cyber security
    • 02 Understand terminology used in cyber security
    • 03 Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security
    • 04 Understand common threats to cyber security
    • 05 Understand methods of maintaining cyber security
    • 06 Understand working with others in cyber security

  • Progression Next Steps


    The objectives of this qualification are to:

    • provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the principles of cyber security.

    Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

    • Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
    • Level 3 Diploma in IT User Skills
    • Level 3 Award in Cyber Security Leadership Version 1.0 July 2020 Visit ncfe.org.uk Call 0191 239 8000
    • Level 3 Foundation Technical Level IT: Cyber Security

  • Additional Information


    This qualification is aimed at

    Businesses Individual adult learners

  • Course Structure


    The programme is run entirely online, using a range of virtual teaching and learning strategies, including live interactive webinars. You will need access to a PC/Tablet device and to be available for one full day each week for five weeks.

  • Assessment Details


    All assessment is completed through a series of questions on an online portal.