Course aim
This one-day training course enables the participant to develop an in-depth awareness of cybersecurity and Internet safety, and gain information, skills and techniques to safeguard, monitor and control Internet usage and promote the well-being of children, young people and vulnerable people.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the one-day training, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the benefits, responsibilities and risks of digital media and Internet usage.
- Explain features of digital equipment and Internet capabilities.
- List strategies to promote suitable cybersecurity and safeguard unsuitable Internet usage.
- Demonstrate features of safety mechanisms on digital equipment.
- Describe personal action plan for continuing development.
Target Group
Anyone who needs to develop practical knowledge, skills, strategies, and techniques to safeguard Internet safety and ensure cybersecurity of children, young people and other vulnerable people.
Duration and Time One day 9.30am - 4.30pm
Course Content
Aim and learning outcomes
Legislative, policy and practice context of cybersecurity
Digital Age: media, equipment, games, Internet access, and sites
Benefits, responsibilities and risks of digital media, equipment, games and Internet
Familiarisation with digital media, equipment and social networking sites e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.
Strategies and techniques to assess and manage unsuitable usage
Setting safety mechanisms for digital equipment
Quiz, questions and answers
Summary and action planning
Course evaluation
Course Attendance Certificate