Principles of Cyber Security Level 2 Certificate

This qualification is designed to provide you with sector awareness. It will do this by increasing the knowledge and understanding of roles and issues relating to Cyber Security. It will also act as a stepping stone for those who wish to study cyber security at a higher level.

THIS QUALIFICATION AIMS TO:

  • Focus on the study of the principles of cyber security
  • Offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge of cyber security.

THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS QUALIFICATION IS TO:

Provide you with knowledge and understanding of the principles of cyber security.

Site

Workplace/Other

Level

Level 2

Course Type

Adult

Courses

Options Course Code Starts Ends
enquire apply 61113-01 01/08/26 31/07/27

What will I study?

MANDATORY UNITS:

  • Unit 01: Introduction to cyber security
  • Unit 02: Understand terminology used in cyber security
  • Unit 03: Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security
  • Unit 04: Understand common threats to cyber security
  • Unit 05: Understand methods of maintaining cyber security
  • Unit 06: Working with others in cyber security

How will I be assessed?

Learners will be assessed through a series of online assignments completed independently via our ESCG eLearning platform. Each unit contains written tasks designed to check your understanding of the course content and your ability to apply knowledge in practical or workplace-related scenarios.

All assessments are submitted online and marked by qualified tutors. You will receive constructive feedback to help you progress through the course and meet the learning outcomes.

We recommend studying 4–6 hours per week to maintain steady progress and complete assessments within the expected timeframe.

What qualification will I achieve?

NCFE Level 2 Certificate

What can I do after completing this course?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices Level 3 Diploma in IT User Skills Level 3 Award in Cyber Security Leadership Level 3 Foundation Technical Level IT: Cyber Security.

Are there any extra costs?

All of our fully funded Level 2 online courses are delivered under the Adult Skills Funding rules. In order to study for one of our courses you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Age Requirement

Learners must be aged 19 or over on 31 August before the academic year begins.

Residency Requirement (Non-Devolved Areas)

Learners must live in a non-devolved area of the UK where Adult Skills Funding is managed nationally.

Right to Study Evidence

Learners must provide valid right-to-study evidence confirming they are legally permitted to study in the UK. This may include a passport, visa, residency permit, or other accepted documentation.

Additional Info

Additional qualification information about this learning aim can be viewed on the NCFE page which will give you more of an in-depth overview.

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/ncfe-level-2-certificate-in-the-principles-of-cyber-security-1410