Learning and Skills

1 Go to resource

The PDA qualifications in Cyber Resilience aim to provide foundation knowledge and skills in cyber security to increase awareness and develop deeper knowledge and appropriate skills of the discipline. These qualifications also raise awareness of the societal aspects of cyber security.

Related resources

NCSC Certified Degrees

About NCSC-certified Bachelor’s, Integrated Master’s and Master’s degrees in cyber security and closely related fields.

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 […]

Meet The Experts

Hear directly from industry experts on the interesting careers available in cyber security.

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. […]

Cyber Security Learning Opportunities

Thinking about starting a career in cyber security but not sure where to begin? There are many free challenges and competitions you can take part in which will give you an idea of the kind of skills required

Skills and Qualifications

Find out where there are learning opportunities near you. You can gain the skills and qualifications for a role in the digital technologies sector in a number of ways. From college or university courses, to apprenticeships and work experience, and […]