Cybersecurity Level 1 Award Gateway
Course Overview
Cybersecurity Level 1 Award Gateway
The Cybersecurity Level 1 is designed for those wanting to learn about cybercrime and effects it has on individuals and organisations.
This single unit qualification provides understanding of the routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity, including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control. You will be introduced to new terminology, industry relevant scenarios and subject matters surround cybersecurity and cyber awareness.
This course is also available to be studied online, with more flexibility surrounding your learning. See Cybersecurity Level 1 Award (Online) to apply for the online course.
Course starts week commencing 15 September. Day of the week to be confirmed.
Located at: SciTech Digital Innovation Hub
Course Start: 14 September 2026
Course length: 12 Weeks
Day(s) of study: Monday, at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QCMSAWC1T1
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course is FREE subject to funding criteria. Please see 'Other funding information' to find out if you are eligible for funding. If you are not eligible for funding, this course costs £144.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Other funding information
Course Content
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The course information on this page was last updated 20 April 2026.
