Digital Skills, Data Protection and Cyber Security

Our online courses in this category are designed to help you build essential knowledge and skills across a range of topics in the sector. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to boost your confidence and expertise, these courses are a great step toward a rewarding career!

To register for these courses, you’ll have to be aged 19 and above and has lived in the EU for at least 3 years at the start of the course.

Once you’re registered to one of these courses, you’ll have access to our Online Learning Portal where you will find your modules and their assessments, which will have their own due dates. There will be no exams.

These courses are FREE for residents of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire!

NCFE Logo

Available Online Learning Courses

Please click on each course title to reveal more information.

Level 2 Principles of Cyber Security

In an increasingly digital world, cyber security is fast becoming a main concern for many organisations. With complex online scams and cyber crime, its essential that organisations have an understanding of preventative measures to maintain cyber security, including techniques and security checks needed to store data securely. This online course is a key starting point for anyone looking to begin their career in cyber security.

You’ll get an introduction to cyber security, and you will understand the terminology used, legal and ethical aspects, and common threats in cyber security. Additionally, you’ll learn the methods of maintaining cyber security and how to work with others in cyber security.

Course Code: 603/5853/1

Estimated Guided Learning Hours (GLS): 110 Hours

Available Fully Funded

Enquire Now

Level 2 Data Protection and Data Security

Data protecting compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018, it is more vital than ever that everyone who works with personal data understands the laws and acts in compliance, as the penalties can be severe.

You’ll learn about the current data protection legislation and how it’s applied, in addition to organisational procedures concerning data. You’ll also learn about the possible threats to ICT systems and data, and how to protect against them. Lastly, we’ll cover the consequences of not protecting data, and the impact of possible breaches.

Course Code: 603/3639/0

Estimated Guided Learning Hours (GLS): 110 Hours

Available Fully Funded

Enquire Now

Level 2 Understanding Coding

Coding is what makes it possible for anyone to create computer software. Websites, apps, and social media are all made with code–it is a language that tells computers what action to perform. This qualification is designed for anyone who is looking to gain an introduction to coding.

As the world is evolving digitally and the digital sector is growing, this course will give you an insight into the principles of coding, and how coding is used in practice for software development.

Through this course, you’ll gain an understanding in the principles of coding, terminology used in coding, coding design principles, processes and practise of coding, and the importance of communication and project management in coding.

Course Code: 603/5854/3

Estimated Guided Learning Hours (GLS): 155 Hours

Available Fully Funded

Enquire Now

Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices

This 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, and 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.

Learners who achieve this qualification 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

Course Code: 603/5762/9

Estimated Guided Learning Hours (GLS): 150 Hours

Available Fully Funded

Enquire Now

If you require more information or would like to register to one of our online courses, please email college.info@attrust.org.uk or call 01623 441310. Kindly quote the course code when enquiring so we can better assist you.

Enrol Now!

Click the button below, or access the Enrolment Form, here.

Explore other courses by clicking a category, below:

Back to Online Learning Courses Homepage