Introduction
With over 65 million internet users in the UK alone, and 4.48 billion social media users around the World, it is more important than ever to know how to stay safe online and protect children and young people online.
This course is aimed at anyone looking to develop their knowledge, for personal or professional reasons, or employers, looking for online safety training for staff. This course will cover:
– the scope and risks of online safety and how to minimise the risks
– the influence of social media and how to use social media safely
– how to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour that indicates unsafe online behaviour
Course code
OIOS
Location
Varies
Duration
It will involve 26 hours of personal learning to complete.
Price
£TBA
Entry Requirements
Important Notice for All Course Attendees To attend and complete the course, you must bring valid photographic identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- A valid UK passport
- A full or provisional UK driving licence
Please note:
Failure to present a valid photo ID on the day may result in you being unable to complete the course.
This requirement is part of our compliance procedures and is essential for verifying participant identity.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Course Content
Section 1: The scope and risks of online activity
Discover positive uses of the internet, the surface web, deep web and dark web, the risks of negative online activity, why individuals may be vulnerable online, and possible outcomes of unsafe online activities.
Section 2: How online risks can be minimised
Learn about how potentially unsafe/illegal activity can be prevented, examples of what may be included in policies relating to internet use, individuals’ personal internet use at home, AUPs and parental controls.
Section 3: The influence of social media
Explore social media usage, social media and radicalisation, and the use of social media for propaganda.
Section 4: How to promote the safe use of social media
Discover safe social media settings and recommendations for use of personal information.
Section 5: How to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour indicating unsafe online behaviour
Learn what inappropriate uses of the internet are, signs that an individual is using the internet inappropriately, signs or changes in behaviour that might indicate that an individual is experiencing online abuse, and how an individual can be supported to change their online behaviour.
Assessments
Auto-assessed throughout
Additional funding information
Fully Funded course for Scottish Residents only
Non-Scottish residents, can still undertake this course, however full course fee applies.
Course Contact Details
E: openlearning@dumgal.ac.uk
T: 01387 734198
Selling Points
– Study from anywhere, at any time
– Great addition to a CV
– Receive a digital e-certificate upon completion
– Offical CPD certified course
– Nationally recognised