Protect yourself and your organisation from one of the most common cyber threats with this CPD Certified and UKRLP Registered Social Engineering & Phishing Awareness Course. Designed for professionals at all levels, this expert-led training explores how cybercriminals exploit human behaviour to gain access to sensitive information. You'll learn to recognise phishing emails, fake websites, and social engineering tactics used through email, phone, and social media. The course also covers how to respond safely to suspicious communications, report potential threats, and foster a security-aware workplace culture. With engaging real-world examples, full audio narration, and 24/7 AI Course Tutor support, learners gain the knowledge and confidence to identify and stop attacks before they cause harm. Completing this course will earn you a CPD Certified certificate, demonstrating your commitment to data protection and digital safety.
This comprehensive course covers all essential aspects of social engineering and phishing awareness:
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Introduction to Social Engineering: Understand how cybercriminals exploit human psychology to manipulate victims and gain unauthorised access
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Types of Phishing Attacks: Recognise email phishing, spear phishing, whaling, smishing (SMS phishing), and vishing (voice phishing)
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Identifying Phishing Emails: Spot suspicious sender addresses, urgent language, spelling errors, and malicious links or attachments
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Fake Websites & URL Spoofing: Identify fraudulent websites, check for HTTPS, and recognise domain spoofing techniques
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Social Engineering Tactics: Understand pretexting, baiting, quid pro quo, tailgating, and other manipulation techniques
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Phone & SMS Scams: Recognise vishing and smishing attempts targeting personal and business information
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Social Media Threats: Identify social engineering attacks through LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social platforms
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Safe Response Procedures: Learn how to respond safely to suspicious communications without compromising security
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Reporting & Incident Response: Report phishing attempts, suspicious emails, and potential social engineering attacks to appropriate teams
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Building a Security Culture: Foster awareness, promote vigilance, and contribute to organisational cybersecurity resilience
This course is ideal for:
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All Employees: Develop essential awareness to recognise and prevent phishing and social engineering attacks
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Managers & Supervisors: Lead security awareness initiatives and promote a vigilant workplace culture
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IT Professionals: Enhance your knowledge of social engineering tactics and user-focused security training
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Finance Teams: Protect against business email compromise (BEC) and financial fraud attempts
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Customer Service Teams: Recognise and respond to social engineering attempts targeting customer-facing staff
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HR Professionals: Protect employee data and prevent social engineering attacks targeting HR departments
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Small Business Owners: Protect your business from phishing scams and social engineering fraud
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Remote Workers: Understand phishing risks specific to remote and hybrid working environments
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll receive a professional CPD certificate that you can:
- Download instantly in PDF format
- Add to your professional portfolio and CV
- Share with employers to demonstrate your phishing awareness expertise
- Use to meet professional development requirements
- Display as proof of your commitment to cybersecurity and data protection
Q: Do I need technical knowledge to take this course?
A: No technical knowledge is required. This course is designed for all professionals to develop essential phishing and social engineering awareness.
Q: How long do I have access to the course?
A: You have lifetime access to the course materials, allowing you to revisit content whenever you need to refresh your knowledge.
Q: Is this course suitable for all industries?
A: Yes, phishing and social engineering threats affect all sectors including healthcare, finance, retail, education, and public services.
Q: Will this course help prevent phishing attacks?
A: Absolutely. The course provides practical guidance on recognising and preventing phishing and social engineering attacks.
Q: What happens if I don't pass the exam on my first attempt?
A: You can retake the exam as many times as you need at no additional cost. There's no limit on attempts, and you can review the course materials before retaking to strengthen your understanding.
