Principles of Internet Safety (CPD Certified) ONLINE
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| AA6027 | Principles of Internet Safety (CPD Certified) ONLINE | 01/08/2023 | 31/07/2024 | | | ONLINE - ZZ99 9ZZ | |  |  |
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More information about this Course
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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.
Internet safety courses highlight to potential employers that you are a confident and competent user of both computers and the internet, which is crucial for many job roles.
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How will the course benefit me?
This course aims to increase awareness of e-safety and improve knowledge of the dangers online when using the internet. This course is designed to highlight particular areas of concern for internet users, such as sharing personal information online and the possibility of being groomed online.
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What will I learn?
How to use the EQUAL online learning platform to complete tasks and assessments.
Section 1: Features of the internet
In this section, you will develop your awareness of what the internet is and consider the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
Section 2: How adults, children and young people use the internet
You will discover how to access the internet and consider how people of all ages use the internet, including how they communicate and their online shopping trends. This section also includes information on how to be safe when social networking.
Section 3: Risks associated with using the internet
In this section, you will be introduced to how your personal information is shared online and learn about cookies, risks to safety and privacy, cyber bullying and trolling. You will also discover how to prevent cyber bullying and risks to your privacy, and you will cover the warning signs of internet grooming.
Section 4: Staying safe when using the internet
This section will cover the signs and symptoms of online abuse to help you recognise if someone is being abused online. You will also discover how to report online abuse and how to support victims of internet abuse.
Section 5: Recognising online propaganda
This section covers the benefits and importance of recognising propaganda. You will develop your understanding of the meaning of propaganda, propaganda techniques and how to protect yourself online.
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Career Opportunities
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.
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Assessment / Exam
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
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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 motivated to undertake personal study. You will need an email address to use the EQUAL online learning platform
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Additional Material Cost
To fully participate in this FULLY ONLINE course you will need: - a PC/laptop/tablet with a fully updated browser (preferably Google Chrome) you will need access to a reliable internet connection.
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Health & Safety
You will be need to be familiar with staying safe while learning online. If you have not completed any online- safety training it would be beneficial to complete an online safety module. You can find modules here 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.
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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
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