Certificate in Cybersecurity and Networking Fundamentals

What you'll study

• TCP/IP, addressing, routing and network troubleshooting
• Windows and Linux security fundamentals
• Identity, access control and multifactor authentication
• Threats, phishing awareness and vulnerability management
• Logs, network traffic and introductory incident investigation
• Backups, incident response, reporting and authorised lab practice

Proposed study themes — confirmed against the issuing body's module list where one applies.

Foundational defensive training; no professional certification or job placement is included.

Entry requirements

• Age 16 or above; confident computer use and basic English reading.
• School-level mathematics and willingness to practise command-line tasks.
• A brief IT readiness check; complete foundation material if networking is new to you.

How you'll study

Study mode

Live online

How classes run

Live online classes and isolated virtual labs, with scenario discussions and tutor-reviewed incident notes. Security exercises are restricted to authorised training systems.

Teaching language

English; any additional language support must be confirmed for the cohort

Weekly commitment

4 guided + 6 independent hrs/week

Assessment

Investigate a simulated security event and submit a small-business hardening plan with supporting log evidence.

What you'll need

Laptop capable of the selected virtual lab, or approved browser-based lab access; stable internet.

Fees

Total investment

LKR 60,000USD 300

Registration (included in total)

LKR 10,000USD 35

Balance after registration

LKR 50,000USD 265