The qualifications have been created to develop and reward those learners who are looking to or already have chosen a career in a business-related sector. We hope that centres and learners take the opportunity to learn a great deal from this programme that will provide relevant new skills and qualities. It is envisaged that this programme will encourage both academic and professional development so that your learners move forward to realise not just their own potential but also that of organisations across a broad range of sectors. The Diploma is accredited at Level 5 with a total equivalence of 120 credits. It is envisaged that learners completing this Level 5 programme will progress to a university Level 6 Top-Up programme in the risk management field.

Key Facts

• 100% online - Weekly live interactive lessons.
• Study anytime, anywhere using your laptop, phone or a tablet.
• Study material and e-library support available at no additional cost.
• Virtual internship with global startups.
• Project-based experiential learning embedded in curriculum.

Entry Requirements

Level 4

• Qualifications at Level 3 and/or;
• Some technical and risk management experience in a computing or security business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• A Level 4 qualification in another discipline and who want to develop their careers in cyber security.

Level 5

• Learners who possess qualifications at Level 4 and/or;
• Learners who have some technical and risk management work experience in a computing or
  security business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Learners who possess a Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their
  careers in cyber security and/or risk management.

Level 4 Units

Mandatory

• Cyber Security Threat and Risk
• Network Security and Data Communications
• Database Security and Computer Programming
• Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics
• Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation

Optional (1)

• Cyber Security Threats and Risk: Banking and Finance
• Cyber Wars

Level 5 Units

Mandatory

• Cryptography
• Digital Investigations and Forensics
• Communications and Incident Management
• Strategic Leadership

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignments. There are no written exams.

Awarding Body

Qualifi - an Awarding body approved by the UK Government’s regulator - OFQUAL.