Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security (QUALIFI)

The Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security is a professional qualification to train the advanced technical skills and practical understanding that are necessary to stop the organisations to be affected by cyber threats. The programme is suitable to learners who seek to advance to the higher level of cyber security employment or those who wish to resume their education in computing and information security.

As cybercrime continues to grow in the global arena, companies, governments and organisations badly require professional trained personnel that have the knowledge on how to protect systems, mitigate risk and safeguard networks. This Level 5 certification offers a firm and operational knowledge of the cyber security concepts, advanced network security, threat assessment, computer forensics, security governance, and computer risk management.

Assigned of the same level as RQF Level 5 that is academically equivalent to the second year of a university degree. Advantages of Doing Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security Online.

Online education is a course of Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security that provides learners with a flexible, accessible, and career-oriented path to further enhancement of their competencies in the industry. Key benefits include:

1. Flexible Learning
• The learners are able to learn at their convenience and time, which is suitable to those who have other engagements such as work or family.
2. Cost-Effective
• Online learning eliminates traveling, accommodation and other costs of campuses and education has become relatively cheap.
3. Access to Quality Resources
• The online learning portal will allow students to access interactive digital learning facilities, recorded lectures, case studies, and specific tutor assistance.
4. Career Advancement Opportunities
• The qualification helps to acquire important skills that help in advancing in the career and supervisory positions within the IT sector.

Course Delivery

The qualification is provided entirely online with the help of:

• Virtual Learning Platform: The study materials and resources are available 24/7.
• Tutor Support: Regular instruction through email, internet discussion forums.
• Independent Study: This is a study where the learners learn on their own with structured direction.
• Obtaining assignment: Marking and feedback.
• Online Assessment: Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LSM.
• Acquire: Preparation of assignments, research lesson plan.
• Get an excellent-quality study notes.
• Get special customer service through chat, phone, and email (Monday-Friday).

• To study a Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security learner must be aged of 18 and above.
• Relevant Level 4 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification.

This qualification is designed to provide you with the necessary skills and recognition in your field. Upon successful completion, you will receive an official certification.

• Assessment is via assignment submission only.
• No Exams

Average completion timeframe (Course Duration)

• The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 06- 08 months.
• Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.

Once a qualification has been successfully attained, learners can go ahead in a number of ways:

• Level 6 Diploma in Cyber Security.
• Level 6 Diploma in computing/ Information technology.
• Bachelor’s Degree Final Year Top-Up in Cyber Security, information Security, Computer Science, Networking and Digital Forensics.

2. Employment Opportunities

Learners may be promoted to numerous entry-level positions in legal and professional organisations, such as:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Information Security Officer.
• Network Security Engineer
• SOC Analyst (Security Operations Centre)
• Cyber Risk and Compliance Assistant
• Digital Forensics Technician 
• Technical Support Engineer
• Vulnerability Analyst
• IT Security Support Technician.