Using the Internet in a Safe and Private Way for Adults

Course Code: Q274055

Key Information

Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
01 Aug 2024
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Part-time

Fees:

Free

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This five-session course will introduce you to how to use the Internet in a safe and private way. With identify theft and online scams as well as data harvesting a major concern, it is important people know how to navigate the dangers on the internet and keep themselves safe and private.

This course will include the following:

best privacy focused services online to use
browser compartmentalisation
Wi-Fi security on your home network
how to spot phishing scams and fake websites
why do we have cookies and Captcha’s on the Internet
how to create safe passwords and using a password vault
open-source software to protect your privacy online and offline
how to create a privacy focused email account
how to use proxy emails to prevent spam
a demonstration on Linux, a free privacy focused operating system.

And so much more.

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There are no formal entry requirements to join this course.

Classes are three hours long, held over five weeks.

Your progress will be assessed by your course tutor through participation in group discussions and activities.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

You could go on to study one of our other essential digital skills courses.