Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security

Course Code

Certificate in Cyber Security

Course Type

Course Duration

6 months

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

5 January, 2026
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This Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices qualification is designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices. It will provide the learner with a chance to develop knowledge and learn practical skills which can be used to seek employment or proceed into study at a higher level.

This qualification aims to:

  • Focus on the study of the practices within cyber security
  • Offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
  • Provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical skills.

The objective of this qualification is to:

Provide the learner with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices.

 

Level 2 qualification along with operational skills in IT, Office based applications and good written and verbal communication skills.

This Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices involves the following units:

  • Understand cyber security principles
  • Threat intelligence in cyber security
  • Cyber security testing, vulnerabilities and controls
  • Cyber security incident response
  • Understand legislation and ethical conduct within cyber security
  • Professional skills and behaviours for cyber security

 

Duration of the course:

Mon-Tue 5PM-7.30PM

Ready to press the button to a bright future?  Apply now to our FREE Level 3 qualification.

Cost of the course:

FREE for anyone aged over 19 who does NOT yet have a full Level 3 qualification (equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma or A-Levels) or higher and who lives in a WMCA postcode area.

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Each unit is assessed through written assignment in the form of reports and presentations.

This Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices qualification aims to provide learners with a number of progression options, including higher-level studies at university or FE colleges.

You can also access higher education if you decide to progress in that direction. When you complete this course, you could progress to:

  • Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security
  • Level 4 Certificate for IT Professionals
  • Level 4 Certificate in Information and Cyber Security Foundations
  • Level 4 Certificate in Cyber Security and Intrusion for Business

You can work…

  • As a cyber-security-related software and website maintenance personnel
  • As a system and network technician
  • As a freelance cyber security expert
  • As an information and communications technology maintenance personnel or assistant, in office (face-to-face or online) settings

 

 

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