Course overview
If you’ve ever considered working within the cyber security industry, but felt you lacked the knowledge or skills to launch your career, this cyber security for beginners course might be what you’re looking for.
This course bundle is aimed at absolute beginners to IT who want to start a career in cyber security or just develop their skills in this area. The course assumes you have no technical knowledge of IT whatsoever. To understand cyber security and practice it at a technical level, you must first possess an understanding of basic IT literacy as well as certain technologies such as computer systems and networks, which you will be taught through this course.
Job outcomes
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Investigator
- Cyber Threat Analyst
- Cyber Threat Consultant
- IT Security Specialist
- IT Security Consultant
- IT Support Technician
- Network Engineer
- Network Consultant
- Data Centre Manager
- IT Manager
- IT Sales Account Manager
- IT Consultant
- Systems Administrator
What you'll learn
This course is designed to gradually build your knowledge and confidence to sit the final certification exam: the CompTIA Security+. Of all the certifications you will gain in this bundle, the CompTIA Security+ is by far the most prestigious. It is held in very high regard within the IT security industry.
From the beginning, Hudson Courses will teach you about basic IT literacy, basic software features and functions, basic networking, operating systems, and basic security threats. From there, the course steps up a notch exploring these areas in more depth. As you progress through the various stages, your knowledge of the systems based around cyber security will gradually begin to develop.
Upon completion of the course, you will exit with a series of globally respected certifications and a deeper knowledge of cyber security concepts. You will also possess a set of cyber security skills you can apply to a vast range of cyber security job roles.
Recognition
Study method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration study load
- Course access period: 12 months online access
- Each certification course is between 12-30 hours.
Delivery
Our cyber security for beginners course bundle contains five courses in total comprising of three CompTIA certification courses (inclusive of four official CompTIA exams) and three skills based courses. This course MUST be completed in the order listed below. If however you feel the material covered in courses 1-3 is already familiar to you and is of no benefit, then you can skip ahead to courses 4-5.
As part of this bundle, you will also get access to a MeasureUP practice test for each certification course.
Course features
- Expert Instructor-Led Training
- Visual Demonstrations & Multimedia Presentations
- Quizzes & Exam Simulators
- Social Learning & Networking
- Flash Cards & Educational Games
- Navigation & Controls
Assessment
Certification exams included:
- CompTIA A+ 220-1101
- CompTIA A+ 220-1102
- CompTIA Network+ N10-008
- CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
MeasureUP practice tests included:
- CompTIA A+ 220-1101
- CompTIA A+ 220-1102
- CompTIA Network+ N10-008
- CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
Features of MeasureUP practice tests:
- Questions are similar to exam questions, allowing you to test your knowledge of exam objectives
- Detailed explanations for both correct and distractor answers reinforce the material
- ‘Study Mode’ covers all objectives ensuring topics are covered
- ‘Certification Mode’ (timed) prepares students for exam taking conditions
- Instant, drill-down score reports tell you exactly the areas to focus on
Bonus Courses Included
- CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst+) CS0-002
- CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001)
- Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.10
- Computer Hacking Prevention
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Update 2021)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Cloud Computing Security Knowledge (CCSK)
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About Hudson Courses
Hudson is a global training company, specialising in online courses. We offer live virtual classes, and self-paced learning. Hudson offers professional industry certification courses covering such areas as cyber security, computer networking, PRINCE2 project management, six sigma, Microsoft 365 and Azure, coding, HR, customer services, management, leadership, business, finance, accounting, plus more.
We are multi-accredited and are the recipients of several awards for customer service excellence. This is reflected in the level of positive feedback we receive from customers through our public reviews.
Since 2014, we have trained thousands of students from large organisations, like Amazon and Ford, to every day people looking to launch a new career.
We pride ourselves on offering the highest level of customer service and the best academic outcomes for our students.