# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free (funded by SAAS) Cyber Security Essentials (Cisco) Course @ Edinburgh - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: IT Professional Training are offering you the chance to join the free (fully funded by SAAS) Cyber Security Essentials (Cisco) Course.About this Event*Please note that you must be a resident in Scotland to join this course and use SAAS part-time funding. More information on this below.*IT Professional Training are offering you the chance to join this free (fully funded by SAAS) Cyber Security Essentials (Cisco) Evening Course @ Edinburgh. For this tutor-led course, students will have the option of joining at our Edinburgh centre or virtually from home.This part-time, tutor led course is free for people who qualify for SAAS part-time funding grant.For SAAS funding eligibility:1. You have to be a resident of Scotland2. Either employed and earning less than 25k a year or can be unemployed as well3. Have not used the SAAS funding in this Academic Year.Introduction:The Introduction to Cybersecurity course stresses the broad topic of cybersecurity in a way that matters to you. Learn how to protect your personal data and privacy online and in social media, and why more and more IT jobs require cybersecurity awareness and understanding.Cybersecurity Essentials course covers foundation knowledge and essentials skills in all security domains in the cyber world to tackle cyber-crime such as information security, systems security, network security mobile security, physical security, ethics and laws, related technologies, defence and mitigation techniques use in protecting businesses. Through interactive, multimedia content, lab activities, and multi-industry case studies, students build technical and professional skills to pursue careers in cybersecurity.Prerequisite: No prerequisite required to join this course, just ease of commuting use is recommended. It will be an advantage to have a basic networking knowledge but not essential This course sits at SCQF level 7 so it is available for beginners. Any combination of National 4's of which one should be in Maths, if you are a school leaver We also consider applications on individual’s qualifications/work experience and personal statement basis. If necessary we ask applicants to sit an aptitude test to judge their existing knowledge.Course Outline:Module 1: A World of Experts and CriminalsModule 2: The Security CubeModule 3: Cyber Security Threats, Vulnerabilities and AttacksModule 4: The Art of Protecting SecretsModule 5: The Art of Ensuring IntegrityModule 6: The Five NinesModule 7: Protecting a Cyber Security DomainModule 8: Becoming a Cyber Security SpecialistSQA’s Framework:This course has been arranged in conjunction with the SQA PDA Cyber Resilience at SCQF Level 7. Learners will have an opportunity to earn 32 SCQF credit points & received a certificate from Scottish Qualification Authority if successfully passed all relevant SQA unit exams, exam fee is included in the SAAS PTFG funding.W e can send you further information on the course via email or visit the link below:https://www.itpt.co.uk/courses/cyber-security-essential/Course Schedule :Induction: Friday 27th March 2026Start Date : Friday 10th April 2026Day : Every Friday for 16 weeksTime : 6:00pm to 9:00pm.Only 3 spaces available on the course.Modes of Learning Available:You have the option of undertaking this course via following learning modes:1 .) Classroom based student2 .) Virtual learner from home via Microsoft Teams3 .) Blended learning: Combination of both learning modes.Ticket Description:This ticket logs your interest to join this course. To study this course free, ITPT requires all interested students to complete SAAS PTFG application and ITPT course registration form.Note: This course is fully funded by SAAS part-time funding and only eligible students will be able to join this course for free, please see below for the eligibility. If you are not eligible to get the SAAS part-time funding please contact us to discuss other options.To check your eligibility click on this link( Check your eligibility ). To request for application forms contact us( itpt.co.uk/contact-us/ ) and write your message mentioning the Eventbrite's event.Course Enrolment: You can complete a course consultation appointment at our office or we can send you the forms to complete via email.Contact:Email: info@itpt.co.ukPhone: 0131 552 5558Go to Contact us page - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/free-funded-by-saas-cyber-security-essentials-cisco-course-edinburgh/100001986362371324 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 21 Calder Rd - **lat**: 55.9286957 - **long**: -3.2637488 - **full address**: 21 Calder Rd, 21 Calder Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free (funded by SAAS) Cyber Security Essentials (Cisco) Course @ Edinburgh - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/19c1a68f27caa72e77340a619d27720e1b68b3bbb5fc5c61a854e350cdb89d79-rimg-w1026-h550-dc051930-gmir.jpg?v=1775728084 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free (funded by SAAS) Cyber Security Essentials (Cisco) Course @ Edinburgh being held? - **A:** Free (funded by SAAS) Cyber Security Essentials (Cisco) Course @ Edinburgh takes place on Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 21 Calder Rd, 21 Calder Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free (funded by SAAS) Cyber Security Essentials (Cisco) Course @ Edinburgh? - **A:** Free (funded by SAAS) Cyber Security Essentials (Cisco) Course @ Edinburgh is organized by IT Professional Training, Edinburgh. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free (funded by SAAS) Cyber Security Essentials (Cisco) Course @ Edinburgh is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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