NCFE Level 4 Diploma: Cyber Security Engineer - HTQ
A Higher Technical Qualification equipping you with the engineering skills and behaviours to advance into professional cyber security roles.
Course overview
This Level 4 Diploma is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a variety of cyber security roles. Its mandatory units cover principles of cyber security, cyber security architecture, legislation, policies and procedures, threat intelligence, risk assessment, and cyber security management.
It is aimed at those who want to begin or advance a career in cyber security, including career changers and people upskilling within the digital sector. It particularly suits learners progressing from relevant Level 3 qualifications.
Learners gain a respected higher technical credential that prepares them for skilled employment, apprenticeships or further study in the field.
Entry requirements
- Learners are typically aged 18 or above.
- No mandatory prior qualifications, though a relevant Level 3 qualification (in cyber security, IT or digital) is strongly recommended.
- A good standard of English and maths is expected for higher technical study.
- This is an approved Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).