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Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security Level 2 (Online) (NCFE)

at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate12 weeksFlexibleFree

What the college says

This course is ideal if you want to understand cyber security risks and how organisations protect data systems and people. You will learn key terminology legal and ethical issues and the most common threats faced by individuals and businesses. The course also explores practical methods for maintaining cyber security and working with others in a security context. It is a strong first step towards higher level cyber security study or security-aware roles.

What you need to get on

Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year and will need to have the right to study in the UK and been a resident for a minimum of 3 years.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Cornwall College

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