Cyber Security Practices Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)
Course Overview
Cyber Security Practices Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)
This course will provide you with a chance to develop knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices.
Course content
This course will cover:
Key terminology and legislation used in cyber security
Understanding and the consequences and implications of inadequate cyber security
The Threat Model and the behaviours and effects of malicious software
How to reduce a cyber security vulnerability and how to apply a cyber security control
Cyber security incident response plans and how to carry out a cyber security incident post mortem
The behaviours and skills expected within cyber security
You will cover the following units:
Understand Cyber Security Principles
Understand 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
Enquire now!
This course is delivered in partnership with Independent Training Services (ITS Ltd.). For more information, contact ITS on Tel: 01226 216 760 or email: info@ind-training.co.uk
Located at: Online
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Study Mode: Online / Distance Learning
Course Code: QITSCYB301
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course is fully funded, subject to eligibility.
If the course is listed as 'full fee payable', you will have to pay for the course.
Free courses for jobs
If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:
- You do not already have a Level 3 qualification OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Earnings Threshold
- If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
- If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
Other funding information
Course Content
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 19 August 2025.
