Level 3 Cyber Security Course

Our Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security is an online course with live online classroom sessions. Take the first step towards a rewarding career in Cyber Security.  Enrol today and enhance your Cyber Security skills! Did you know the average salary for a cyber security job in the UK is between £44,656 and £62,500 per year?

Introducing our Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices

Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices usually costs £899. There’s a Cyber Security skills shortage so Greater Manchester Combined Authority are funding this course. You can complete for our Level 3 Cyber Security course for FREE (subject to eligibility).

You’ll learn about the latest Cyber Security threats affecting business including;

  • Malicious Software
  • Social Engineering
  • Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks
  • Code Injection Attacks

With average salaries between £44,656 and £62,500 per year, it’s the perfect time to start a career in cyber security.

Online Classroom Sessions

There are 42 live online classroom sessions on our Level 3 Cyber Security Practices course. Each session is 2 hours and 30 minutes long. The length of the course is 16 weeks. 

Session NumberModule CodeModule Name
1A1Welcome and Introduction to Cyber Security
2A2Understand Cyber Security
3A3Understand Core Terminology
4A4Behaviours and Motivations of 'Actors'
5S1Vulnerable sectors for Cyber attacks
6S2Case Studies - Cyber Attacks
7A5Threat Intelligence Terminology
8A6Risks and Threats to Cyber Security
9S3Understand what Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is
10B1Introduction to Malicious Software
11B2Impact of Malicious Software Attacks
12C1Introduction to Threat Models
13C2Making use of Threat Intelligence
14S4Why not to be Social!- Social Engineering
15S5Communication & Teamwork (Z6)
16S6Report Writing
17D1Introduction to Cyber Security Testing (LAB)
18D2Comparisons of different testing methods / strategies / practice
19D3Identification of a Vulnerability
20D4Why re-test / report
21D5Application of a correct Response
22S7Cyber Security Frameworks
23D6Application of Controls
24D7Implementation of a control - Part 1
25D8Implementation of a control - Part 2
26E1Understand what is meant by a cyber security incident response plan
27E2Understand a incident response lifecycle
28E3Understand the purpose of a post mortem report
29E4The importance of Integrity, Rigour and Discipline in a post mortem
30S8Legislation within the Cyber Sector
31F1Understand Information Security Standards (ISO)
32F2Understand Ethical Cyber Security
33S9Skills Analysis Techniques & Approaches
34S10International Security
35S11Understand Continuous Professional Development in the Cyber sector
36G1Employee Screening Checks and possible consequences
37G2Security Clearance when working in the Cyber Sector
38H1Case Study - Post Mortem A
39H2Case Study - Post Mortem B
40I1Career Action Planning
41Z1Presentation Skills (Z16)
42Z2Mind-set and Resilience (Z5)

Eligibility Criteria

Whether employed/un-employed or self-employed, you may be eligible if you’re:

How much does the Level 3 Cyber Security course cost?

Our Level 3 Cyber Security online course is FREE for learners who meet the eligibility criteria.

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FAQs

Our Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices are 16 weeks long. 

You’ll attend live lessons, complete our interactive online learning and get 1-2-1 sessions with your cyber security trainer to support.

It’s free! Our Level 3 in Cyber Security is completely free to those eligible for funding. It’s funded by GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority). 

Yes, you’re entitled to complete the course for free if you’re looking to enhance your career prospects and meet the eligibility criteria. However, you’ll need to be available to attend all the live online classroom sessions. 

No, this course runs to a fixed schedule with weekly live online classrooms sessions. Additional online learning can be done flexibly but the online classroom sessions aren’t flexible. 

You will learn essential cyber security principles, threat intelligence, incident response, and how to identify vulnerabilities. The course also covers relevant legislation and ethical conduct, along with professional skills needed for a successful career in the Cyber Security.

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