What Qualification/level is this course?
Gateway Qualifications - Level 1 Award in Cybersecurity You must undertake an initial assessment prior to enrolling on this course. Please book onto an online L1 cybersecurity specific assessment.

Who is the course for?
The course is designed for individuals with limited prior knowledge of cybersecurity who wish to develop essential digital resilience skills for personal use, further study, or entry-level employment in the digital sector

What can I expect to learn?
You will learn what cybercrime is, how it works, and how it affects individuals and organisations. You’ll explore practical ways to stay safe online, including protective measures, security testing, and setting up user access controls. You’ll also develop an understanding of key UK legislation and the ethical responsibilities involved in cybersecurity

How will I learn?
The classroom based learning will be a mixture of demonstrations, discussions and lots of hands on practice using the devices in our IT suites. The tutor will guide you through the sessions to ensure that you achieve the course outcomes. There will an experienced tutor to help and guide you at all times.

How will I know how well I am doing?
Your tutor will give feedback as appropriate throughout the course to help you gauge your progress. Feedback may be verbal or written. You will record your progress on an individual learning plan.

Will I have to do any work at home ?
Learners are expected to undertake homework tasks outside of the classroom to reinforce key concepts and maximise their learning experience.

What will I need to provide?
It would be useful to bring a notepad and pen for note taking.

Are there any other costs?
None

What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps. For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.