Data Protection and Data Security - Level 2 Certificate
Gain essential knowledge on data protection compliance with our fully online Level 2 Course in Data Protection and Data Security. This qualification is designed to help develop your understanding of key data legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act.
You'll learn about the steps organisations can take to safeguard data from common ICT system threats, and the potential consequences for both individuals and organisations if data protection fails.
BENEFITS:
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
- Evidence your competency to employers
- Further your personal and professional development
- Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
ATTENDANCE:
This course is delivered on a Flexible Learning basis over a twelve-week period. You will be assigned an assessor who will be able to provide additional help and support if required but all learning will be completed and submitted remotely through an on-line learning platform. Your assessor will provide feedback and advice on all work submitted and will assess your full qualification through to the end of learning.
Data Protection and Data Security - Level 2 Certificate
Gain essential knowledge on data protection compliance with our fully online Level 2 Course in Data Protection and Data Security. This qualification is designed to help develop your understanding of key data legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act.
You'll learn about the steps organisations can take to safeguard data from common ICT system threats, and the potential consequences for both individuals and organisations if data protection fails.
BENEFITS:
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
- Evidence your competency to employers
- Further your personal and professional development
- Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
ATTENDANCE:
This course is delivered on a Flexible Learning basis over a twelve-week period. You will be assigned an assessor who will be able to provide additional help and support if required but all learning will be completed and submitted remotely through an on-line learning platform. Your assessor will provide feedback and advice on all work submitted and will assess your full qualification through to the end of learning.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific prior learning requirements for this qualification. It will be beneficial if you have Level 1 English and feel competent with using IT.
Eligibility:
- You must currently live in England
- You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
- You must be over the age of 19
- You must not be on an apprenticeship
Details
This course is made up of four units:
- Current data protection legislation, and how it is applied
- Organisational procedures concerning data
- Possible threats to ICT systems and data, and how to protect against them
- Consequences of not protecting data, and the impact of possible breaches
Work Experience
As this qualification is knowledge only, you do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification. However, if a work placement is a required for your course, the College will support you in completing a DBS application.
Progression
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Admin
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
- Level 2 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
- Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ)
- Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Work
- Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business Admin
- Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
Related Flexible Learning courses:
- Business Administration
- Business Improvement Techniques
- Business Start Up
- Customer Service
- Lean Organisation Management Techniques
- Retail Operations
- Team Leading
- Warehousing and Storage
- Workplace Violence and Harassment
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