Cyber Training for Staff

Free online e-learning training package that explains why cyber security matters and how to stay safe. Covers phishing, passwords, device security, incident reporting, and more…

A digital game which can be played on phone, tablet and desktop, and is supported by a suite of activities to be led by educational practitioners working with 7-11 year olds. Parents and carers can also try the CyberSprinter puzzles […]

DigiKnow – Practical Cyber Resilience

In 2020, Young Scot launched the Digi Know? Champions Award in collaboration with Glasgow Kelvin College. The Award helps young people build the skills and knowledge they need to protect themselves online, whilst gaining an SCQF Level 4 qualification for […]

DigiKnow: Career Information

Find out the different ways you can get into a career in Cyber Security.

DigiKnow: Learning Opportunities

Find out about loads of ways you can learn outside of the classroom with ‘Digi Know?’

Digital Economy Skills and Careers

A practical guide for employers on the digital economy skills and Careers including cyber security and digital technology.

Digital Wellbeing

Find out why it’s important to keep yourself and your data safe with ‘Digi Know?’

GCHQ Certified Training

The NCSC Certified Training scheme is designed to assure high quality cyber security training courses delivered by experienced training providers. You can access a range of cyber security training offered either in-house for your organisation, online or in the classroom.

Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Diploma (HND) in Cyber Security (SCQF levels 7 and 8)

The HNC in Cyber Security develops knowledge and skills in areas such as data security and ethical hacking. It also covers areas such as computer architecture and professionalism and ethics in cyber security. The HND builds on and enhances the […]

Learning and teaching materials for NPA Cyber Security

These are additional support materials to aid the delivery of the NPA Cyber Security in centres. It comprises: Educator’s Guide; Learner’s Guide (per theme, ie Data Security, Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking); Worksheets; Practical activities (for Digital Forensics and Ethical […]

Learning Zone

Through our Learning Zone, we provide staff, whatever their role and level of experience, with apps and resources to help them develop their knowledge and skills. These are completely free, and staff can work through them at their own pace. […]

Linking Cyber and Accessibility Project

We are trying to make it easy for people to learn how to stay safe and secure online. We are doing this by providing accessible guidance and a range of ways to learn.

Learning and Skills