EduQual Certificate in Cyber Security (SCQF Level 7)
This Qualification is intended to provide Learners with the opportunity to develop broad and integrative knowledge and skills, together with wider technical knowledge, in the field of Cyber Security.
| Qualification Title | Certificate in Cyber Security |
|---|---|
| SCQF Level | 7 |
| QCF / RQF / EQF Level * | 4 |
| Credits | 120 |
* Equivalent level. See Qualifications can Cross Boundaries for a comparison of the UK and European Qualifications Frameworks.
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is the national qualifications framework for Scotland, with international recognition. As an SCQF Credit Rating Body (CRB), EduQual has credit-rated this qualification for the SCQF. See the SCQF Register for the full list of EduQual’s SCQF credit-rated qualifications.
The Qualification develops a range of concepts, principles, approaches and practices at the national and international levels. Learners will have a wide range of opportunities to become more profound thinkers, able to objectively and critically assess situations, ask tough questions, solve problems, anticipate change and pro-actively implement solutions to meet challenges arising from a range of situations.
Qualification Summary
The Qualification consists of 6 Mandatory Units:
| Unit Title | SCQF Level | SCQF Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security Fundamentals | 7 | 20 |
| Introduction to Computing | 6 | 20 |
| Introduction to Programming | 7 | 20 |
| Database Management | 7 | 20 |
| Digital Forensics | 8 | 20 |
| Web Programming | 8 | 20 |
Click here to read the full Qualification Summary for the EduQual Certificate in Cyber Security (SCQF Level 7).
Support Materials
Support materials are available to all of our approved centres, including full Qualification and Unit specifications, and model assignments.
Progression
Holders of the EduQual Certificate in Cyber Security (SCQF Level 7) may be considered (by UK Higher Education Institutions e.g. universities) for progression, with advanced standing (academic credit), onto bachelor’s (Hons) degree programmes.
Sample Certificate
A Sample Certificate for this Qualification will be published shortly.