Nobigdeal Academy Cybersecurity Diploma Programme (12 Months)

Cybersecurity Diploma Programme (12 Months)

This programme is divided into four professional learning tracks. Each track lasts three months and builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the previous level. Students begin with the fundamentals of cybersecurity and gradually progress to advanced topics such as cloud security, security operations, digital forensics, and automation.


Level 1: Cyber Defender (Foundation)

Duration: 3 Months

The Cyber Defender track is the foundation of the programme. It is designed for beginners who want to understand how computers, networks, and cybersecurity work. Students will learn how to recognize cyber threats, protect devices, and apply basic security measures to personal and business environments.

During this level, students will study:

  • Cybersecurity & Computer Fundamentals

  • Networking Fundamentals

  • Cyber Threats & Security Awareness

Students will gain practical skills in:

  • Computer security fundamentals

  • Windows and Linux basics

  • Networking fundamentals

  • Identifying cyber threats

  • Malware awareness

  • Password security

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

  • Security awareness and best practices

Students will use tools such as Microsoft Defender, Windows 11, Ubuntu Linux, VirtualBox, Cisco Packet Tracer, KeePassXC, VirusTotal, Malwarebytes, Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator, and Command Prompt.

At the end of this level, students will complete a project to build and secure a small computer network and perform a complete security assessment.

Upon successful completion, students will receive the Certificate in Cyber Defender.

This level prepares students for roles such as:

  • Junior Cybersecurity Assistant

  • Security Awareness Assistant

  • IT Support Assistant

Level 2: Ethical Security Analyst (Intermediate)

Duration: 3 Months

The Ethical Security Analyst track focuses on protecting computer systems and networks through defensive security practices and authorized security assessments. Students will learn how to identify security weaknesses, strengthen systems, and assess vulnerabilities in controlled environments.

During this level, students will study:

  • Windows & Linux Security

  • Network Security

  • Ethical Hacking & Vulnerability Assessment

Students will develop skills in:

  • Windows security administration

  • Linux system administration

  • Firewall configuration

  • VPN implementation

  • Wireless network security

  • Network monitoring

  • Vulnerability assessment

  • Security hardening

  • Ethical hacking methodology

  • Professional security reporting

Students will use tools such as Windows Defender Firewall, Ubuntu Linux, Kali Linux, VirtualBox, Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, Nmap, OpenVAS (Greenbone), pfSense, and OpenVPN.

At the end of this level, students will carry out an authorized security assessment in a laboratory environment and prepare a professional security assessment report.

Upon successful completion, students will receive the Certificate in Ethical Security Analyst.

This level prepares students for roles such as:

  • Junior Security Analyst

  • Vulnerability Assessment Assistant

  • Ethical Hacking Trainee

  • Network Security Technician

Level 3: SOC & Digital Forensics Analyst (Advanced)

Duration: 3 Months

The SOC & Digital Forensics Analyst track teaches students how to monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents. Students will also learn how to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence while following professional forensic procedures.

During this level, students will study:

  • Web Application Security

  • Security Operations Center (SOC) & Incident Response

  • Digital Forensics

Students will gain skills in:

  • Web application security

  • Security monitoring

  • SIEM operations

  • Log analysis

  • Incident response

  • Threat intelligence

  • Digital evidence handling

  • Disk forensics

  • Memory forensics

  • Professional forensic reporting

Students will use tools such as Burp Suite Community Edition, OWASP Juice Shop, DVWA, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, FTK Imager, Autopsy, Volatility, and BrowserHistoryView.

At the end of this level, students will investigate a simulated cyber incident, analyze digital evidence, and produce a complete incident investigation report.

Upon successful completion, students will receive the Certificate in SOC & Digital Forensics Analyst.

This level prepares students for roles such as:

  • SOC Analyst (Level 1)

  • Incident Response Assistant

  • Digital Forensics Assistant

  • Security Operations Analyst

Level 4: Cloud Security & Automation Engineer (Professional)

Duration: 3 Months

The Cloud Security & Automation Engineer track is the final stage of the programme. Students will learn how to secure cloud environments, automate cybersecurity tasks using Python, build a professional portfolio, and complete a comprehensive capstone project that demonstrates their technical abilities.

During this level, students will study:

  • Cloud Security

  • Programming & Automation for Cybersecurity

  • Professional Practice & Capstone Project

Students will develop skills in:

  • Cloud security

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  • Cloud monitoring

  • Backup and disaster recovery

  • Python programming

  • Security automation

  • Log analysis automation

  • Git and GitHub

  • Technical documentation

  • Portfolio development

  • Interview preparation

Students will use tools such as AWS Free Tier, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS IAM, AWS Trusted Advisor, Python, Visual Studio Code, Git, GitHub, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

At the end of this level, students will design, implement, secure, document, and present a complete cybersecurity solution for a fictional organization, integrating everything learned throughout the programme.

Upon successful completion, students will receive the Professional Certificate in Cloud Security & Automation Engineer.

This level prepares students for roles such as:

  • Cloud Security Engineer (Entry Level)

  • Cybersecurity Automation Engineer (Entry Level)

  • Security Operations Engineer

  • Junior Security Consultant

Programme Outcome

By the end of the 12-month Cybersecurity Diploma Programme, students will have progressed from beginner to professional level. They will be able to secure computers and networks, identify and respond to cyber threats, perform authorized vulnerability assessments, investigate digital evidence, secure cloud environments, automate security tasks with Python, and build a professional portfolio that demonstrates their practical skills to employers. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level cybersecurity roles, internships, freelance opportunities, or further professional certifications.

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