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Importance of Online Safety (CPD Certified) ONLINE

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This is an online course, you can enrol and start at any time between the advertised start date and the end date.

How will the course benefit me?
This qualification is aimed at anyone looking to develop their knowledge of the importance of online safety. Learners will cover the scope and risks of online safety and how to minimise these risks, the influence of social media and how to use social media safely (including social media settings) and recognising and responding to changes in behaviour indicating unsafe online behaviour.

Entry Requirements
Spoken and written English at Level 2 and be a confident IT user - experience in using web-based learning would be beneficial. You will also need to be be motivated to undertake personal study. You will need an email address to use the EQUAL online learning platform

What will I learn?
How to use the EQUAL online learning platform to complete tasks and assessments. Section 1: The scope and risks of online activity • Positive uses of the internet • The surface web, deep web and dark web • The risks of negative online activity • Why individuals may be vulnerable online • Possible outcomes of unsafe online activities Section 2: How online risks can be minimised • How potentially unsafe/illegal activity can be prevented • Examples of what may be included in policies relating to internet use • Individuals’ personal internet use at home • AUPs • Parental controls Section 3: The influence of social media • Social media usage • Social media and radicalisation • Use of social media for propaganda Section 4: How to promote the safe use of social media • Safe social media settings • Recommendations for use of personal information Section 5: How to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour indicating unsafe online behaviour • Inappropriate uses of the internet • Signs that an individual is using the internet inappropriately • Signs or changes in behaviour that might indicate that an individual is experiencing online abuse • How an individual can be supported to change their online behaviour.

How will the course be delivered?
You must have access to the internet and a suitable device, preferably a PC or laptop to enable you to access the EQUAL online learning platform. You will be given access to online materials which will take you step by step through the course and help you to develop independent learning skills. All assessment answers are submitted through the EQUAL online learning platform

How is this course assessed?
You will complete online evidence demonstrating how you meet the course criteria. The average time to complete this online course is 2- 6 hours you may however complete in more or less time. It will depend on your commitment to the course. You will receive instant feedback from auto marked assessments. At the end of the course you will receive a your personalised Official CPD certificate

Progression or Employment pathways
This course supports progression onto a range of other CPD online courses. Or you may be interested in our range of online Level 2 vocational courses that are also on the EQUAL online learning platform.

Extra Costs
To fully participate in this class online you will need: - a PC/laptop/tablet with a fully updated browser (preferably Google Chrome) you will need access to a reliable internet connection.

Health & Safety
You will be need to be familiar with staying safe while learning online. Before you commence your course you will need to complete the online safety modules https://www.learnmyway.com/subjects/online-safety/ . You can register for free using our log in 3453711. You will need to use your personal email to account to to access the EQUAL secure online learning platform. Depending on the course you are enrolled for you may need a private space while participating in the online part of the course.