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Cybersecurity (Level 1)
This course provides first steps towards a career in cybersecurity and allows you to explore what cybercrime is, along with the importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly online world.

You will also learn about routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability, penetration testing and user access controls.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded a Level 1 Award in Cybersecurity qualification.

Open Course Fees

B1: £246.89 (In London Resident)
B2: £166.01 (London Concessionary)
B3: £0.00 (Concessionary)
B4: £367.10 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

By the end of the course you should be able to:
• Identify types of cybercrime and their impact on individuals and organisations
• Identify routine protective methods to maintain cyber security
• Set up user access controls
• Outline legislation and codes of conduct related to cybersecurity.
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

Throughout the course your tutor will assess your progress through a range of activities and you will record your progress through your Individual Learning Plan (ILP), where your tutor will provide you with ongoing feedback to support you.

Outside of class, you will need to dedicate time on a weekly basis to complete tasks set by your tutor.

In order to successfully achieve this qualification you will create a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the required criteria.
Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

Before enrolling you on this course, you will need to complete a skills assessment to ensure that this is the correct level for you.
You will need:
• Level 1 English skills
• Level 1 digital skills

If you don’t yet meet the pre-course requirements, we may recommend other courses which will support you to progress and achieve your goal.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

• You will be expected to be punctual and attend 100% of this course. Please do not book holidays in term time and let us know of any planned absences before you start the course. If you do not attend for 2 consecutive sessions, without prior notice you may be withdrawn, and this will reduce your chances of joining another course in the future.

• Learners may complete an Emotional Health and Wellbeing survey to help us identify and support these needs appropriately.

• We use a mixture of classroom based and online learning for classwork and homework.
Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

No additional resources are required to attend this course.

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. There are various ways to support your learning, subject to your individual circumstance and type of programme, please ask your tutor or the centre staff for more information on the following:
• Additional funding to pay for resources.
• Laptop, Loan and Learn scheme
• Homework Club
• Additional support within the classroom
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

After completing this course you could progress to:
• a higher level Cybersecurity qualification with another provider
• volunteering with Learn Hillingdon Adult Community Education or another community organisation.

Your tutor will be able to provide you with information about the most appropriate next steps for you.
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

This course is designed to improve digital skills for employment and could form part of your pathway to a career in the cybersecurity sector. To explore careers involving cybersecurity you can look at the National Careers Service website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/computing-technology-and-digital

Gaining this qualification can demonstrate to employers that you have basic knowledge of cybersecurity and you can further develop your knowledge and skills through further study.
Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

• You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, surveys and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices.
• You may also choose to become a course representative for your class. Course Representatives can then stand for election onto our Learner Council
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

• We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are here with us. If you have any concerns, please report it to a member of staff or directly to a Designated Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible.

• To ensure that our learners can communicate with each other safely we offer a variety of functions in Google suite. We strongly discourage the use of other social media groups such as Whatsapp, which rely on personal data being shared.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

"To apply, you will first need to attend a skills assessment session, please click on the link below to book or call us on 01895 556455
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedNZlK6JciGA2PTGCKqjAC01dR0tGPjTAl89qVXc9RjYqwuw/viewform"
Prosp User 11
ITC1036
13/03/2025
17/07/2025
18:15 - 21:00
16 weeks
Civic Centre
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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