Staying safe online- Protecting your computer from cyber threats

This course will explore ways of keeping safe on-line and minimising the risk of encountering cyber threats.

Within this 3 hour course participants will learn through the guidance of our expert tutor how to identify common threats, understand protection options such as firewall and anti virus and how to avoid phishing scams.

This course is Free of charge for people who:

  • Are aged over 19
  • Have lived in the UK or EU for 3 or more years.
  • Unemployed or are earning less than £18,525
  • Qualified below a Level 2 (5 GCSEs equivalence)

For those who are not eligible for a free place, students will be co-funded on this course if they:

  • Are aged over 19
  • Have been a resident in the UK for 3 or more years.

Spaces are subject to evidence of wage slip / benefits and proof of residency prior to start date.

Co – funded placements will cost participants £10 for the duration of the course.

Unfortunately, these classes have now finished, please register your details and we will inform you as soon as more classes become available.

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What topics are covered?

  • Looking at common threats online
  • Protecting your PC – firewall, anti-virus
  • Avoiding phishing scams

How will I learn?

Participants will learn through tutor led demonstrations and then attempting tasks themselves.

What do I need to bring?

The course will be conducted on college computers, there is no expectation to bring own devices.
Participants may wish to bring a notepad and pen for notes.

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