This course contains 8 units, which can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:
• Unit 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Unit 2: Common Cyber Threats and Attacks
• Unit 3: Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies
• Unit 4: Safe Digital Behaviour
• Unit 5: Protecting Personal and Organisational Data
• Unit 6: Cybersecurity in the Workplace
• Unit 7: Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents
• Unit 8: Future Trends and Careers in Cybersecurity

With our guided, self-paced Cybersecurity course, build job-ready skills fast. Includes onboarding support, concise video lessons, hands-on activities, and multiple assessments.

Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

1. Demonstrate foundational understanding of core cybersecurity concepts and principles.
2. Recognise and assess common threats and basic attack vectors.
3. Use essential security tools (e.g., AV, firewalls, MFA, VPN) appropriately.
4. Apply safe digital behaviours across email, web, and everyday workflows.
5. Design and implement basic data protection measures aligned to POPIA.
6. Interpret workplace security policies, roles, and compliance requirements.
7. Respond to incidents by detecting, reporting, and supporting containment steps.
8. Develop a simple security awareness plan for a team or department.
9. Evaluate emerging trends and plan entry-level pathways into cybersecurity.

You can expect to gain practical skills in the following areas:

• Threat recognition and risk awareness
• Core security tools fundamentals (AV, firewalls, MFA)
• Safe digital habits and hygiene
• Mobile and smart device security basics
• Data protection and POPIA-aligned practices
• Workplace security roles, policies, and compliance
• Incident detection, reporting, and recovery basics
• Career pathways and trend awareness

This course is ideal for anyone in administrative, IT, or managerial roles who wants to improve their cybersecurity knowledge and implement digital safety measures within their organisations. It’s perfect for those seeking a practical understanding of cybersecurity.

It is also beneficial for IT technicians, systems administrators, or aspiring cybersecurity specialists looking to build a foundational understanding of the field and improve workplace security practices.

This course will enhance your professional capabilities by teaching you how to identify cyber risks, implement security protocols, and ensure digital safety in diverse business environments as cyber threats continue to grow.

Upon completion, alumni will be able to showcase their ability to protect sensitive data, recognise cyber threats, and respond effectively to incidents. You’ll also gain key skills that will set you apart in the growing cybersecurity industry.

Upon successful completion of this course, alumni will be equipped to pursue a range of exciting careers such as:

• SOC (Security Operations Center) Tier-1 Analyst
• Junior Cybersecurity/Information Security Analyst
• IT Service Desk / Support Technician (security-aware)
• Junior Network or Systems Administrator
• Security Awareness / Training Coordinator
• Data Privacy & Compliance Assistant (POPIA)