Introduction to the Award:

This course has been arranged in conjunction with the SQA, NPA Cyber Security at SCQF Level 6. Learners will have an opportunity to earn 18 SCQF credit points & received a certificate from Scottish Qualification Authority if successfully passed all relevant SQA unit exams.

Course Introduction:

The Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials course stresses the broad topic of cybersecurity in a way that matters to you. Learn how to protect your personal data and privacy online and in social media, and why more and more IT jobs require cybersecurity awareness and understanding. If you are interested in establishing career in IT, Cyber Security & Computer Networking, then this is an ideal course to start with. ITPT offers this course to students interested in learning about foundational knowledge and build essential skills in cyber security, and explore career opportunities in the cyber security field.

Learners would benefit in gaining the knowledge that includes SQA units/modules data security, digital forensic and ethical hacking. This course is highly visual, dynamic, and interactive, and engaging. This course prepares learners with crucial skills to be responsible citizen in a digital future as well as preparing them for a future job role.

Prerequisite:

No prerequisite required to join this course, just ease of commuting use is recommended.

• This course sits at SCQF level 6 so it is available for beginners.
• Any combination of National 4’s of which one should be in Maths, if you are a school leaver.
• We also consider applications on individual’s qualifications/work experience and personal statement basis. If necessary, we ask applicants to sit an aptitude test to assess their existing knowledge.

Course Objectives:

Learners will be able to perform the following tasks:

• The need for Cyber Security
• Attacks, Concepts and Techniques
• Protecting your Data and Privacy
• Protecting the Organization
• Will your future be in Cybersecurity?

What you’ll learn?

• Learn what cybersecurity is and what it means for you personally and professionally
• Learn foundational knowledge in various security domains
• Learn how to be safe online by understanding the most common threats, security attacks, symptoms, vulnerabilities, processes and countermeasures
• Build skills in security management, controls, protection, and mitigation technologies Implement proper procedures for data confidentiality and availability
• Learn valuable security principals and how to develop compliant policies such as security laws, ethics etc.
• Learn the roles of different cybersecurity professionals and career options

SQA Framework:

The SQA units are as follows:

Vendors & SQA Certification/Exam & Recommended Training

Vendors Exam:

SQA Exam:

Hands-on experience:

This course practical/lab helps in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills by using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.

Modes of Course Delivery & Attendance:

ITPT is currently providing different method of learning opportunities to our learners. We have made available diverse and flexible learning methods to accommodate a wider variety of learners.

Progression Routes:

• PDA Cyber Security @ SCQF level 7
• HNC Cyber Security

Target Audience:

This course is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:

• School leavers
• Adult returnees to education
• Individuals who are in employment and wish to enhance their career prospects
• Individuals who wish to start a new career in IT
• Individuals who wants to get promotion at work
• Individuals who wants to upgrade in their IT skills

Individuals who wish to study on a part-time (day or evening) or day-release mode

Introduction to the Award:

This course has been arranged in conjunction with the SQA, NPA Cyber Security at SCQF Level 6. Learners will have an opportunity to earn 18 SCQF credit points & received a certificate from Scottish Qualification Authority if successfully passed all relevant SQA unit exams.

Course Introduction:

The Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials course stresses the broad topic of cybersecurity in a way that matters to you. Learn how to protect your personal data and privacy online and in social media, and why more and more IT jobs require cybersecurity awareness and understanding. If you are interested in establishing career in IT, Cyber Security & Computer Networking, then this is an ideal course to start with. ITPT offers this course to students interested in learning about foundational knowledge and build essential skills in cyber security, and explore career opportunities in the cyber security field.

Learners would benefit in gaining the knowledge that includes SQA units/modules data security, digital forensic and ethical hacking. This course is highly visual, dynamic, and interactive, and engaging. This course prepares learners with crucial skills to be responsible citizen in a digital future as well as preparing them for a future job role.

Prerequisite:

No prerequisite required to join this course, just ease of commuting use is recommended.

• This course sits at SCQF level 6 so it is available for beginners.
• Any combination of National 4’s of which one should be in Maths, if you are a school leaver.
• We also consider applications on individual’s qualifications/work experience and personal statement basis. If necessary, we ask applicants to sit an aptitude test to assess their existing knowledge.

Course Objectives:

Learners will be able to perform the following tasks:

• The need for Cyber Security
• Attacks, Concepts and Techniques
• Protecting your Data and Privacy
• Protecting the Organization
• Will your future be in Cybersecurity?

What you’ll learn?

• Learn what cybersecurity is and what it means for you personally and professionally
• Learn foundational knowledge in various security domains
• Learn how to be safe online by understanding the most common threats, security attacks, symptoms, vulnerabilities, processes and countermeasures
• Build skills in security management, controls, protection, and mitigation technologies Implement proper procedures for data confidentiality and availability
• Learn valuable security principals and how to develop compliant policies such as security laws, ethics etc.
• Learn the roles of different cybersecurity professionals and career options

SQA Framework:

The SQA units are as follows:

Vendors & SQA Certification/Exam & Recommended Training

Vendors Exam:

SQA Exam:

Hands-on experience:

This course practical/lab helps in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills by using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.

Modes of Course Delivery & Attendance:

ITPT is currently providing different method of learning opportunities to our learners. We have made available diverse and flexible learning methods to accommodate a wider variety of learners.

Progression Routes:

• PDA Cyber Security @ SCQF level 7
• HNC Cyber Security

Target Audience:

This course is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:

• School leavers
• Adult returnees to education
• Individuals who are in employment and wish to enhance their career prospects
• Individuals who wish to start a new career in IT
• Individuals who wants to get promotion at work
• Individuals who wants to upgrade in their IT skills

Individuals who wish to study on a part-time (day or evening) or day-release mode

Funding Available For Local Students:

Course Funding: SAAS PTFG: Scottish Awards Agency for Scotland

This course is funded by SAAS part time funding which is available to eligible individuals only;
SAAS General funding eligibility requirement:

1. You have to be a resident of Scotland
2. Either employed or unemployed, if working then earning must be less/equals to 25k a year
3. Have not used the SAAS funding in this Academic Year.

Other criteria:

• Students do not need to pay it back as this is a grant not a loan.
• This funding is different from the full time funding which can be applied by someone who previously granted for a degree, postgrad or any other full time studies (HNC/HND) etc. but not in a same session.
• Part time funding cannot be received on a same session if one is already receiving any part/full time funding for other courses.
• Part Time funding can only be used for one course per academic year
• SAAS part time funding academic year starts from Aug to July.

For more information please visit the below link

www.saas.gov.uk/_forms/funding_guide.pdf

To check your eligibility:

Please follow the below link to check if you qualify for the course funding;

www.saas.gov.uk/part-time/undergraduate-funding

Self Funding

If you do not qualify for SAAS part-time funding, you have the option to self-fund the course.

Fees are payable in advance at the start of the course unless otherwise agreed.

We also provide flexible fee installments to help students in paying their fees.

There are a number of other funding opportunities available to UK and EU students to help them to pay for their studies. Contact the college for more details.

For International Students:

Self Funding

If you do not qualify for SAAS part-time funding, you have the option to self-fund the course.