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Award in Information & Cyber Security Practitioner

MQF/EQF Level 5 CPD Award
Starting Date To Be Announced

Many organisations need to improve the general level of awareness in the information Security field so as to be prepared for any upcoming malicious incident originating both from an insider as well as well as from the cyber-world.

Course Description

This course will offer a great opportunity for individuals and organisations to invest in the awareness on various cyber-criminal and cyber-terrorism techniques and trends being practiced in today’s world.  On the other hand, individuals who undertake this course will enhance their chances to find career opportunities by showing knowledge and capabilities to contribute to the information security awareness of the organisation and the respective team which they will eventually form part of.

Accreditation and MQF level

The accreditation status of this programme is a ‘‘Higher Education Programme’’. A CPD Award accredited with 6 ECTS credits (MQF/EQF Level 5) by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) in Counter Cybercrime and Terrorism will be presented to delegates who successfully attend all modules and obtain a minimum pass in a final 3 hour written examination (60% of aggregate mark) and in in-class group case study assessments (40% of aggregate mark).

Target Audience

This continual professional development (CPD) Award is ideal for:

  • Individuals who work in Front and Back End software development employees and other employees working with computers and networks
  • IT departments
  • Senior and Middle Managers
  • Internal Audit and Risk function employees
  • Anyone starting a career in Information / Cyber security
  • IT professionals wanting to transition their career into Cyber Security
  • Individuals requiring an introduction to Cyber Security
  • Individuals planning to work in a position which requires cyber security knowledge
  • Individuals with a current information and cyber security responsibilities role
  • Individuals who have learned “on the job” but would benefit from a formal training to consolidate their knowledge
  • Professionals familiar with basic IT and information security concepts

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course are:

  • a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent MQF Level 4 qualifications OR minimum of 3 years working within an I.T related organisation.
  • Sound knowledge in IT
  • Fluent computer use knowledge
  • This course welcomes individuals from the legal age of 18 onwards.
  • Maturity Age is set at 23 years

Duration & Mode of Attendance

This part-time course is made up of 12 live online evening webinar sessions which are spread over a period of 14 weeks.

Course Delivery Mode – Live Webinars

This course will be delivered via live online webinars.  The course trainers will be visible on screen via a professional webinar platform through which students can follow the trainer presenting live whilst also using a PowerPoint presentation and sharing other resources as necessary.  Students will be able to interact with the trainer by sending questions or comments through the same webinar platform.  Our student support team will assist all students with simple instructions on how to access the webinar online.  A support line will also be made available to communicate with a student support officer in case of technical difficulties encountered during the live webinar.

Trainers will also dedicate very regular Q & A times during the webinar to ensure all students can have the chance to ask questions and reach the intended learning objectives.  The email and contact details of the trainer will also be made available in case students would wish to get in touch with the trainer throughout the course period. Online recordings or videos of the webinars are not available for this course.

Short 10 minute breaks will be given during the webinar.

How You’ll Learn

This course will be delivered via live online webinars.  The course trainers will be visible on screen via a professional webinar platform, through which students can follow the trainer presenting live, whilst also using a PowerPoint presentation and sharing other resources as necessary.

Students will be able to interact with the trainer by sending questions or comments through the same webinar platform.

The course will also make use of:

  • Online Presentations
  • Video Lecturing;
  • Q&A via online course forum;
  • Online Q&A with Educator (Trainer).

The above are considered to be contact hours as all of the above will be under control of the instructor.

Method of Assessment

Delegates must successfully attend all modules and obtain a minimum pass in a final 3 hour written examination (60% of aggregate mark) and in in-class group case study assessments (40% of aggregate mark).

Language of Course Instruction & Course Materials

The course materials and the live webinars are in English.

Course Dates

Modules Dates Time
Module 1: Foundations of Information Security (MQF/EQF Level 5, 2 ECTS) TBC 1730-2030
Module 2: Cyber Assessments & Incident Response (MQF/EQF Level 5, 2 ECTS) TBC 1730-2030
Module 3: Information Systems Auditing and Management (MQF/EQF Level 5, 2 ECTS) TBC 1730-2030

Total Hours of Learning

This is an accredited course, which requires students to commit themselves and to be responsible for their own studies. Below is a suggested guideline of the number of hours each student should dedicate to self-studying and preparing for the final written assignment.

Total Course Contact Hours
(Live Online Webinars)
30
Total Course Suggested Self-Study Hours
(reading for interest & further knowledge)
114
Total Course Supervised Placement and Practice Hours
(Work placement supervision)
0
Total Course Suggested Assessment Hours
(Take home assignment)
6

Course Outline

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Course Funding Options

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    Eligible candidates satisyfing a list of criteria can benefit from a 75% rebate on direct training cost.

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Who We Are

We are a team of specialists passionate about our work and with a common ambition to share learning experiences with people in the business community and civil society.

Under the brand name LEAD Training Services, our team has attracted an impressive pool of professional trainers from different areas of business.

This makes us the only professional training organisation in Malta that can offer cutting edge training programmes across a broad spectrum of topics. We do not believe in one-size-fits-all training programmes and in line with our belief we customise our programmes to our individual customer’s needs.

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