Qualification title: | Qualifi Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Cyber Security |
Qualification type: | Vocational Related Qualification |
Level: | 4 & 5 |
Accreditation status: | Accredited |
Credit Equivalency: | 240 |
Qualification number (RQF): | 603/3331/5 - 603/4139/7 |
Progression routes: | Level 6 University Degree (Top-Up) course or directly into employment in an associated profession. |
Availability: | UK and international |
Next qualification review date: | 31/05/2021 |
Centre Specification: | Click to here download |
The Level 4 qualification has been created to develop those learners who are looking to choose, or already have chosen, a career in a business-related sector. 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 rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their core capabilities within the cyber security and risk management sector. The outcome of the Diploma, which is a recognised UK qualification, is for learners to develop the cyber security skills required by organisations globally. In doing so, the qualification looks to develop the cyber security team leaders, managers and leaders of the future through the creation and delivery of learning appropriate for that industry.
The Level 5 qualification has 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.
Level 4 Units | Level 5 Units |
Mandatory | Mandatory |
Cyber Security Threat and Risk | Cryptography |
Network Security and Data Communications | Digital Investigations and Forensics |
Database Security and Computer Programming | Communications and Incident Management |
Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics | Strategic Leadership |
Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation | |
Optional (1) | |
Cyber Security Threats and Risk: Banking and Finance | |
Cyber Wars | |
Learning Outcomes