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 24/11/25 16/03/26

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 entirely online through our dedicated learning platform. All study materials, activities and assessments are provided digitally, allowing learners to work independently and at their own pace.

Throughout the course, learners will complete a series of online knowledge checks, written tasks and module assessments that demonstrate their understanding of the subject. These assessments are submitted through the platform and are marked by a dedicated assessor, who will provide feedback and support where required.

In addition to assessor support, learners can also access help from our administration team for any technical or general course queries. To contact us please email us at Independent.Learning@escg.ac.uk

The course duration is 4 months. To maintain steady progress and complete the qualification on time, we recommend that learners commit to approximately 4–6 hours of study per week. This may vary depending on individual pace and confidence.

What qualification will I achieve?

NCFE CACHE 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?

No — there are absolutely no fees for any of our NCFE Level 2 Free Independent Learning e-learning courses. All of our Level 2 programmes are fully funded, meaning you can enrol, study, and complete your qualification without paying anything at all.

There are no hidden charges, no registration fees, and no additional costs for course materials. Everything you need to complete your learning is included as part of the funding.

This ensures you can focus entirely on your studies and gaining your qualification, with complete peace of mind.

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.

Please do not apply for our course through this website

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