Vetting Hub/Cybersecurity Awareness Course

Build Awareness of Cybersecurity Risks in Your Organisation

A practical course that helps you recognise common cyber threats and understand how to reduce risk in everyday operations.

“People often assume cybersecurity is a technical issue for IT teams alone, but many breaches start with everyday decisions and behaviours. This course gives you clear, practical insight into common cyber threats so you can spot risk earlier, support secure practice and strengthen your organisation’s resilience.”

  • £95

Cybersecurity Awareness Course

  • Course
  • 15 Lessons

This CPD certified Cybersecurity Awareness course, delivered by a UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) registered provider, is designed to help organisations and individuals understand the everyday risks associated with using digital systems and handling information. The course provides clear, practical guidance on how cyber threats arise, how they affect normal working practices and what individuals can do to reduce risk through informed behaviour.

Written by cybersecurity and risk specialists with real-world experience, this training explains common cyber threats such as phishing, weak passwords, unsafe use of devices and poor data handling. It focuses on helping learners recognise warning signs, understand their personal responsibility and apply simple, effective actions that support safer working across the organisation.

Suitable for employees at all levels, managers, HR teams and anyone with access to systems or information, this course supports better decision making, strengthens organisational security awareness and helps build a more confident and informed approach to everyday cybersecurity.

✅ Course duration: 1–2 hours | ✅ CPD Points Awarded: 1 Point

📘 Course Description

• Clear introduction to core cybersecurity principles
• Developed by specialists with experience since 2006
• Covers phishing, cyber hygiene and safe digital behaviour
• Ideal for staff at all levels and onboarding programmes

🎯 What You’ll Learn

• How to recognise cyber threats and warning signs
• How attackers target individuals through phishing
• How to use safe passwords and authentication
• How to protect devices, emails and online accounts
• How to reduce risk during everyday digital tasks
• How to avoid common cyber security mistakes
• How to support a strong security culture

🏆 Why Take This Course

• Reduces risk of data breaches and cyber incidents
• Helps prevent human-targeted attacks
• Builds practical awareness and secure habits
• Strengthens organisational cyber resilience
• Suitable for all industries and staff roles

One-to-One Vetting & Screening Expert Coaching with Graham & Vivianne Johnson

A focused one-to-one or small group coaching session for up to 10 attendees, delivered by Graham and Vivianne Johnson, specialists in vetting, screening and recruitment risk. This personalised session is tailored to your organisation’s challenges, processes and priorities, providing practical guidance, expert insight and real-world solutions to strengthen compliance, reduce risk and support confident hiring decisions.

Frequently asked questions

What if I have little technical knowledge or IT experience?

This course requires no technical background. It focuses on everyday risks and explains practical steps anyone can take to stay safe online, using clear and simple guidance.

Will this help me avoid common mistakes that lead to cyber breaches?

Yes. You will learn how attackers exploit human behaviour, the mistakes people often make with emails, passwords and links, and how to avoid actions that can lead to security compromises.

Does the course teach how to spot phishing, scams and suspicious activity?

Yes. You will learn how phishing works, the signs of a scam, what suspicious messages look like and how to react safely when something appears unusual or risky.

Will this help me feel more confident using digital tools securely?

Absolutely. The course provides practical examples and everyday techniques that build confidence when handling information, using email or navigating online platforms.

Will I receive a CPD certificate?

Yes. You will receive a CPD certified certificate awarding 1 CPD Point upon completion.

🛡️ CPD Certified Course

Fully Accredited Courses and UKRLP Registered

Our courses are independently accredited and your certificates are accepted for audits and CPD records. You recieve your CPD Certified Certificate of completion once the course is fully completed

  • CPD Certified Provider

  • UKRLP Registered Training Provider

  • Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson