This Diploma is a part time qualification which can be done whilst you are in full or part time employment. Most of the learning will take place at your workplace so you can have plenty of prospect to equip yourself with the relevant hands-on practical training. However you will still be required to attend our training centre on a part time basis, which is usually either one day (weekday or weekend) or one full week when required. Learning needs can also be accustomed according to the learner’s expediency.
Course Introduction:
The Diploma for Information Security Professionals at SCQF level 8 provides learners with a qualification that will demonstrate their competency in this area. This diploma will cultivate the learner’s confidence and awareness of the skills that they have acquired, which can be utilised for employment and/or further study accordingly. This Qualification is designed to improve learners IT jobs prospect that fulfil requirements of various employers in IT industry.
Information is at the core of any organisation, whether it’s a business records, personal data or cognitive assets. These are stored in different places and can be accessed in several ways. Individuals are most likely to access data on their work/personal computer or via paper records, but information can also be found on removable disks, laptops, servers, work/personal devices and a host of other places.
All types of data needs to be kept safe, and the process of doing that is called information security. There are two sub-categories of information security, the first is to protect the physical environment, and this can be achieved by ensuring the premises are secured. The second one is to make sure that no one can access information electronically through the network, this is cyber security.
Entry Requirements:
Who does this qualification suit to?
This programme is ideally suited to those employed in the IT sector, learners in FE, individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification or employers who wish their employees to obtain specialist training in this field.
Employees Benefits:
Fully understand the requirements of your current role for which you training for
Achieve new skills through hands-on practical:
Employers Benefits:
Qualification Structure:
This diploma can be structured in a variety of ways depending on the subject area and the employer’s requirements. However programmes will usually include a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) at level 4 which will relate directly to the specific job or role you currently have. This will be assessed on your skills in the workplace or at our training centre.
The Diploma for Information Security Professionals at SCQF levels 8 consists of four mandatory Units and preferred optional Units.
Progression and Development:
On completion, your employees can progress to management, consultancy or other senior positions across the following areas:
Course Duration:
The part time diploma course is being offered for two years.
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:
Other criteria:
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
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.
