For many people the internet has made life easier and is an excellent source of information. But it’s important to use the internet safely and protect any device that connects to the internet.
You may not realise it, but you already have a lot of the skills and intuition to stay safe online. All you have to do is apply the same common sense you use in everyday life. For example, you wouldn’t open your front door and invite a stranger into your home, so it makes sense not to open email attachments from someone you don’t know. Being aware of the risks that come with using the internet and taking steps to avoid them means you can enjoy the internet safely.
This course looks at some common internet and computer scams, what you can do to protect yourself online, and how you can protect your mobile phone and computer.
This course consists of the following units:
- Introduction to Internet Safety
- Spam
- Phishing
- What to do if you receive a suspicious email
- Computer scams
- Passwords
- Online shopping and banking
- Social networking
- Protecting your computer
- Glossary
Certification
All learners that successfully complete all required coursework and training for this course will receive a Certificate of Completion from eCPD.ie. This shall be emailed to you after your test scores have been reviewed.
Course Price
€35 per individual.
