Overview
CISCO Digital Awareness and Cyber SecurityAre you curious about the digital world but not sure where to start? Designed with the beginner in mind, this course equips you with fundamental knowledge and practical digital skills you can apply at home, school or work.
Learn tips and tricks for searching the internet, creating strong passwords and tackling technical problems such as slow performance and Wi-Fi or connectivity issues. You will also learn how to manage your personal data and protect yourself from online threats, like phishing scams and malware.
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Course information
Need to know
Entry requirements: n/a
The qualification
You will achieve a Cisco Digital Badge in Digital Safety and Security Awareness.
Assessment methods
There is a twenty-question final exam at the end of the course.
Course content
Module One: There’s a whole new world out there!
1.0. Introduction to Digital Awareness
Learn what “digital awareness” means and why understanding how technology works is essential in everyday life.
1.1. Merging the Analogue and Digital Worlds
Explore how traditional, real‑world activities blend with digital tools — from paper to screens, from face‑to‑face to online.
1.2. Exploring the Digital World
Discover the many parts of the digital world, including apps, devices, online platforms, and how they all connect.
Module Two: You’ll need some basic tools:
2.0. Everything You’ll Need
Learn about the essential devices, apps, and tools that help you take part in the digital world and complete basic tasks confidently.
2.1. Performing Everyday Tasks
Discover how to carry out common digital activities such as sending messages, using apps, browsing the internet, and managing simple files.
2.2. Make It Strong and Secure
Understand how to protect your accounts and devices using passwords, updates, and basic security settings to keep your information safe.
Module 3: This Is How You Get Around and Find What You’re Looking For
3.0. Searching for Information
Learn how to use search engines effectively so you can find accurate, useful information quickly and confidently.
3.1. Navigating the Internet
Discover how websites, links, menus, and online pages work together, helping you move around the internet safely and easily.
3.2. Who Owns What on the Internet
Understand who creates, owns, and controls online content, and why copyright, permissions, and digital responsibility matter.
Module 4: It Just Keeps Getting Better
4.0. The Evolution of Digital Technologies
Learn how digital technology has developed over time and how new innovations continue to change the way we live, work, and communicate.
4.1. Why Netiquette Is Important
Discover the importance of behaving respectfully and responsibly online so that digital spaces stay safe, positive, and welcoming for everyone.
4.2. Being Responsible
Understand what responsible digital behaviour looks like — from protecting information to thinking before you post and recognising how your actions affect others.
Module 5: Even Though It’s Digital, It Is Real, With Real Consequences; Be Careful Out There!
5.0. Your Digital Life
Learn how your online actions, choices, and habits shape your overall digital identity and impact your everyday life.
5.1. Managing Your Digital Life
Discover how to stay organised, protect your information, and keep your digital world running smoothly and safely.
5.2. When Things Go Wrong
Understand what to do when you face problems such as scams, technical issues, or accidental mistakes online.
5.3. Don’t Be a Victim
Learn how to recognise online threats, avoid dangerous situations, and protect yourself from fraud, manipulation, and exploitation.
Module 6: Learn About Anything and Everything
6.0. What Do You Do When Something Goes Wrong?
Learn practical steps you can take when you face digital problems — from technical issues to mistakes — so you know how to recover quickly and safely.
6.1. Identify Your Skills Gaps
Discover how to recognise which digital skills you already have and which ones you need to improve to become more confident online.
6.2. Close the Skills Gap
Explore ways to build your knowledge, practise new skills, and continue learning so you can keep up with the demands of the digital world.
Next steps
Course progression:
CompTIA Tech+
Career progressions:
- Administrative Assistant
- Receptionist
- Office Support Worker
- Data Entry Assistant
- Customer Service Agent
Additional information
Costs:
£100 Course Enrolment Fee
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Part-Time Funding Information
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Additional Learning Support
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