OTHM
Level 4
QN: 610/5103/2
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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 600 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
OTHM
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
600 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Algorithms and Data Structures
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a range of essential data structures.2.
- Understand algorithmic complexity and appreciate its importance.3.
- Understand a range of algorithmic techniques.4.
- Be able to write algorithms in popular programming languages.
2
Computer Networks
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core principles of computer networks.2.
- Understand how devices connect to form networks.3.
- Be able to design a computer net
- work suited to a given setting.
3
Information Technology Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of information and what is meant by information privacy.2.
- Understand key concepts in information security, including threats and risks.3.
- Understand the importance of secure design in Cyber Security systems.4.
- Be able to apply cryptographic techniques to encrypt and decrypt information.5.
- Understand legal and societal issues concerning information security.
4
Mathematics for Computer Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand binary and the representation of numbers in different bases.2.
- Understand the principles of propositional logic, set theory, and proof as applicable to computer science.3.
- Understand key topics in number theory and their application in computer science.4.
- Understand series and sequences and their importance in computer science.5.
- Understand key topics in linear algebra.
5
Operating Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the essential function and architecture of modern operating systems.2.
- Understand memory and I/O management techniques used by modern operating systems.3.
- Understand process management techniques used by modern operating systems.4.
- Understand the principles of and potential problems with concurrency in operating systems.5.
- Be able to write programs at the kernel level.
6
Principles of Computer Systems
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the architecture and key components of computer systems.2.
- Understand the types and functions of memory in computing systems.3.
- Be able to design and implement simple state machines.4.
- Understand the fundamentals of logic circuits and gates.5.
- Understand the fundamentals of assembly language and how it relates to higher level programming languages.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5103/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OTHM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2024
- Operational End
- Nov 2034