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Free Level 2 Cyber Security Course

An introductory Level 2 cyber security certificate covering terminology, legal and ethical issues, common threats and methods of maintaining security.

Government funding may be available to eligible adults. The training provider confirms eligibility, availability and enrolment.

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Quick answer

What is the Level 2 Principles of Cyber Security course?

It is an online Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security, usually studied over about 7 weeks. Units cover terminology, legal and ethical issues, common threats, maintaining security and working with others. It is introductory. Funding may be available to eligible adults via the provider Pre-Check.

Course overview

This is an introductory cyber security qualification. Learning Curve Group's current page covers techniques and checks needed to store data securely, common threats, and methods to maintain cyber security.

LCG describes it as useful CPD for employees who handle data or use email and online devices, not as a professional hacking or incident-response licence.

It is a Level 2 vocational certificate, which is different from Essential Digital Skills entitlements aimed at adults assessed below Level 1.

Learning Gateway is not the training provider. These courses are available through our training-provider network. Funding and final eligibility are confirmed by the provider.

What you will learn

Units and topics below are taken from the current Learning Curve Group course page.

  • Introduction to cyber security
  • Understand terminology used in cyber security
  • Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security
  • Understand common threats to cyber security
  • Understand methods of maintaining cyber security
  • Working with others in cyber security

Course details

Qualification
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security
Level
Level 2
Type
Certificate
Study method
Online flexible learning. You work through assessments on the provider's learning platform with support from a subject-specialist tutor.
Duration
7 weeks
Certification
NCFE CACHE, recognised by the Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual
Training provider
Learning Curve Group

Who is it for?

  • Adults who want an introductory, regulated cyber security qualification
  • People who handle data, email or online systems at work
  • Learners considering later digital or cyber study

Funding and eligibility

Learning Curve Group has given UK Learning Gateway this baseline for Level 2 Flexible Learning learners. It is a starting point only — the provider's Pre-Check makes the final decision.

  • You are aged 19 or over
  • You are resident in the UK and can provide evidence of this
  • You are not resident on a Skilled Worker or other sponsored visa — Learning Curve Group does not accept learners on those visas under this route
  • You are not currently on an apprenticeship

Final funding eligibility is determined through Learning Curve Group's Pre-Check and can vary by your circumstances, where you live, the funding route and provider availability. UK Learning Gateway does not override the provider's decision.

Availability and funding can depend on where you live. The provider's Pre-Check will confirm the options available for your postcode.

What happens next?

  1. Step 1

    Choose the course

    Use this page to decide whether the qualification is the right starting point for you.

  2. Step 2

    Continue to the provider Pre-Check

    You leave this site and continue to Learning Curve Group's secure funding Pre-Check.

  3. Step 3

    Funding eligibility is checked

    Learning Curve Group reviews your details against current funding rules and availability.

  4. Step 4

    You are directed to the right delivery provider

    If you are eligible, you are passed to the appropriate delivery or enrolment provider for that course.

  5. Step 5

    Enrolment and evidence checks

    The delivery provider completes final enrolment, identity and evidence checks before you start.

Progression and related study

  • LCG lists forensic computer analyst and cyber intelligence roles as examples of later career areas, while stressing this is an introductory qualification.
  • Related catalogue options include Understanding Coding and Digital Promotion for Business.

No course can guarantee a job. Role examples come from the provider's current course page and are context only.

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More guidance

If you are still comparing options across providers, you can also check general eligibility. That is a separate UK Learning Gateway form and is not required before this course's provider Pre-Check.