Cybersecurity

Level 1 of 3

Beginner Level

Prerequisites

Everyday use of a computer or smartphone, email and the web. No technical background is needed.

Duration

4 weeks · 52 guided hours · 5 modules. Taught live by an instructor — online or in person.

By the end of this level you can

  • Protect accounts with strong, unique passwords, a password manager and multi-factor authentication
  • Recognise and report phishing and social engineering
  • Secure computers and phones with updates, permissions, encryption and backups
  • Browse and share information safely and manage privacy settings
  • Respond calmly and correctly when an account or device is compromised

Modules

  1. 1Module 1 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonPasswords, MFA and Account Safety
  2. 2Module 2 · 11 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonPhishing and Social Engineering Awareness
  3. 3Module 3 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonDevice Security
  4. 4Module 4 · 11 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonSafe Browsing and Data Privacy
  5. 5Module 5 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonIncident Response Basics
  6. Free course quizQuick Quiz — Cybersecurity Basics

Beginner level project

Personal and Small-Office Security Check-Up

Carry out a security check-up for yourself and a small office or family group: secure key accounts, set up a password manager and MFA, harden devices, configure backups and privacy settings, and write a one-page incident plan.

Deliverables

  • An account inventory with MFA and password-manager status for each key account
  • A device checklist completed for at least two devices (updates, lock screen, encryption, backups)
  • A phishing awareness sheet with three annotated real-world-style examples
  • A one-page 'what to do if we are hacked' plan with contacts

Assessed on

  • Every key account has a unique password and MFA, or a documented reason why not
  • Device settings are verified, not just listed
  • No passwords or personal data appear in the submitted work
  • The incident plan is clear enough for a non-technical person to follow

All levels are taught live by an instructor — online or in person — see registration options.