Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security (QUALIFI)

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security is an industry specific, technical qualification that is aimed at developing robust technical skills and professional learning in the areas of cyber defence, digital security and network protection. The programme is best suited to learners who have already attained a Level 4 qualification, or possess experience in IT and would like to advance to a more inclined cyber security in the field.

With the problem of cyber threats ever rising all over the world, organisations in all fields are desperately required to train cyber security professionals. The Level 5 Extended Diploma offers profound knowledge of the cyber risk management, concepts of penetration testing, digital forensics, secure system design, network defence, threat intelligence, and incident response. Analytical and problem-solving skills that are fundamental in preventing, detecting, and responding to cyber-attacks are also developed among the learners.

The same level as RQF Level 5 that is academically equivalent to the second year of a university degree. Pros of Completing a Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security Online.

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security as an online learning experience provides students with a flexible and accessible career-oriented path to skill development in the field. 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 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security learner must be aged of 18 and above.
• Relevant Level 3 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 11- 13 months.
• Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.

The qualification can be successfully completed, which enables the learners to progress in a few ways:

• Level 6 Diploma in Cyber Attacks.
• Level 6 Diploma in Computing / Information Technology.
• Bachelor Degree Final Year Top-Up in Cyber Security, information Security, Computer Science, Networking and Digital Forensics.

2. Employment Opportunities

Students are able to further their studies to a number of 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.