Certificate in Cyber Security

Forty-hour beginner course on staying safe online, covering scams, social engineering, mobile and financial fraud, cyber hygiene and cyber law.

LevelShort-course

Overview

About this course

The Certificate in Cyber Security is a 40-hour introductory course from CICRA Campus. The programme page presents it as a beginner-friendly way to learn essential digital safety skills and build a base for further study in cyber security and IT. The focus is on real-world safety practice. Participants learn about common cyber threats, online scams, social engineering, mobile security and financial fraud prevention, along with cyber hygiene, protecting digital identity and using the internet safely. The seven modules are: Introduction to Cyber Security; Safe Computing & Internet Use; Protecting Yourself Online; Common Cyber Threats & Attack Methods; Financial & Mobile Cybersecurity; Cybersecurity Best Practices & What to Do If Hacked; and Cybersecurity Law, Ethics & Future Trends. It is open to anyone interested in protecting their digital footprint, with no academic entry requirement listed. CICRA does not publish a fee, schedule or intake dates, so ask the campus for current details.

Modules

7 modules
Course structure7 modules
Module 1Introduction to Cyber Security
Module 2Safe Computing & Internet Use
Module 3Protecting Yourself Online
Module 4Common Cyber Threats & Attack Methods
Module 5Financial & Mobile Cybersecurity
Module 6Cybersecurity Best Practices & What to Do If Hacked
Module 7Cybersecurity Law, Ethics & Future Trends

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Minimum requirement

Open to anyone interested in protecting their digital footprint. No qualification is listed.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

short-course

Duration

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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