Start date: March 2025
*UK level 7 comparable to level 9 on Irish national
Certificate in Digital Transformation
Overview
This Special Purpose Award in Cybersecurity will provide learners with the knowledge of cybersecurity topics and specialist areas including information security management; information risk management; implementation of secure systems; information assurance; incident (breach) management and business continuity.
Develop your research skills applicable to a career as a cybersecurity professional in industry or business or academia.
Stimulate your interest in the numerous applications of cybersecurity, including operational security management; risk management; information security; societal impact of cybersecurity; UXD and cybersecurity; artificial intelligence / machine learning in cybersecurity; cybersecurity and big data; and professional and ethical issues in cybersecurity.
Learning Outcomes
- Master Ethical Hacking & Security: Identify key cybersecurity concepts, including ethical hacking and attack vectors, to protect critical infrastructure.
- Implement Advanced Security Techniques: Perform advanced scanning and testing to secure systems effectively against evolving cyber threats.
- Design Effective Security Solutions: Develop the ability to design and implement robust solutions to mitigate complex cybersecurity challenges.
- Apply Practical Problem-Solving: Utilize diagnostic tools and problem-solving techniques to effectively address cybersecurity threats in diverse real-world scenarios.
Study is part-time and online. Online delivery is supported by an induction day at the beginning of the programme. The informative live webinars (two evenings per week) will aim to develop participants’ ability to apply knowledge and understanding of Cybersecurity. These sessions facilitate discussion and debate and promote the transference of skills and knowledge into the workplace, with guest lectures contributing to these important workshop sessions.
Employment opportunities for graduates of a 30 ECTS Level 7 Certificate in Cyber Security are in high demand in entry-level and support roles within the cyber security industry. Positions such as cyber security technician, IT security support, and network monitoring assistant are in high demand among small to medium enterprises (SMEs), where businesses often require immediate technical support rather than fully qualified specialists. Graduates are also well-suited for roles in security operations centres (SOCs), assisting with threat monitoring, incident response, and basic security configurations, tasks which align with the practical skills taught in shorter, vocationally oriented programmes.
Programme Modules
Modules include Ethical Hacking Fundamentals, Attack Vectors and Countermeasures and Infrastructure Security Threats and Controls.
How distance learning works
Chevron is committed to the delivery of a high-quality learning experience through blended learning. Our approach combines the flexibility of learning online, with classroom-based support and instruction, drawing on the strengths of each learning space. We have considerable expertise in flexible study and our online interactive learning management system is designed to enable you to study at your own pace.
All materials such as course notes, supplementary reading documentation, online videos, and assignment briefs are contained in folders within each module. You will also have access to our online student community, webinars, and discussion forums to foster communication with our other students to discuss and resolve issues related to your studies.
Student support
At Chevron College we are committed to the ongoing needs of our students and offer unrivalled support to all our learners:
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- Highly qualified and experienced tutors.
- Online & interactive course content, discussion forum & webinars – study when it suits you.
- Scheduled weekly webinars.
- The opportunity to avail of formative feedback on draft assessments.
- Studies Advisor to assist with study plan and skills, in addition to referencing support. Recommended reading uploaded on online platform.
Entry Requirements
Learners will not be expected to have prior knowledge or experience of the cybersecurity sector on entry to the programme.
Learners are required to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and competence in line with level 7 on the NFQ. Learners who meet the following leaving cert requirements: Grade O6/H7 or above in 6 subjects including Grade O6/H7 in Maths and Grade O6/H7 in English or *applicants who will be 23 or over on 1 January on the year of entry, have significant experience in the sector and meet the relevant admission criteria or applicants who have successfully completed a Level 6 award (or higher) on the NFQ (equivalent) are eligible for entry to the programme.
*Mature candidates with significant related employment field experience may be admitted to the programme if they can demonstrate their potential to meet the learning requirements of the programme and satisfy the respective Admissions Criteria. Required eligibility will be determined by Chevron’s RPL policy and subject to confirmation with the programme leader.
Learners must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Learners must have sufficient IT skills (web research, word processing skills, etc.) to allow them to engage in academic research and the creation of assessments at NFQ level 7.
