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ICTC's Cybersecurity Fundamentals e-Learning course was designed to empower students to mitigate their risks online. Through this course, students gain knowledge to recognize and effectively reduce online threats. Our program places a strong emphasis on developing digital literacy skills while providing a deeper understanding of cybersecurity concepts. Additionally, students have the opportunity to explore rewarding careers that require this knowledge and skill set. 

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 4 and up) 
• Asynchronous 
• The course duration: average of 4-6 hours to complete 
    

Module 1: Fundamentals of Online Security 

Unit 1: The internet  
Unit 2: Your identity  
Unit 3: Digital footprints  
Unit 4: Our digital identity  
Unit 5: Protecting yourself with passwords  
Unit 6: The omnichannel and your data  
Unit 7: Your data is valuable  
Unit 8: Actively protecting your data  
  

Module 2: Becoming a Cybersecurity Professional 

Unit 9: What is a security pro?  
Unit 10: What is a hacker?  
Unit 11: Thinking in layers  
Unit 12: Becoming a cybersecurity professional  
Unit 13: What skills do you need?  
Unit 14: Give cybersecurity a try!

Students will learn about the command line and get hands-on practice to get comfortable with using it. 

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course duration: 0.5-2 hours

Students will learn file management techniques to organize and manage files such as copying, moving, deleting files and searching for files.  

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course duration: 0.5-2 hours

Students will learn file management techniques to organize and manage files such as copying, moving, deleting files and creating shortcuts.  

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course duration: 0.5-2 hours

Students learn the role of an Operating Systems (OS) in a computer and get hands-on experience with two families of OS: Windows and Linux.  

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course duration: 0.5-2 hours

Networks are created with many devices and computers linking to one another. Fundamental concepts are introduced along with how to view, create, and analyze network data with the tool Wireshark.  

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course duration: 0.5-2 hours 
• Available in French

Steganography hides secret data in files or images. Therefore, steganalysis, that is, detecting steganography, is an important skill for cyber analysts. Both are examined.  

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course duration: 0.5-2 hours 
• Available in French

After this course, the student should be able to search for and identify suspicious files, including files within hidden folders.  

• Geared toward middle and high school students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course is .5-2 hours 
• Available in French 
   

In this course, students will learn how to better protect a Windows computer system against basic threats and vulnerabilities by identifying security risks and applying standard hardening techniques.  

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course duration: 0.5-2 hours 
• Available in French 

Students will learn to create hashes and identify common security scenarios where they are used. They will also use the hashcat tool to find weak hashes.  

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course duration: 0.5-2 hours 
• Available in French 

This course revisits the concepts and skills learned in previous modules by presenting students with active defence tasks that tie everything together.  

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course duration: 0.5-2 hours 
• Available in French

Firewalls are basic network security tools used to filter incoming and outgoing packets in accordance with pre-set rules. Delve into the creation of rules and how to determine the process of determining firewall rule parameters, equipping learners with essential knowledge in network security management.  

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course duration: 0.5-2 hours 
• Available in French

Encoding replaces characters and symbols with standardized values. Identification of basic encoding patterns, as well as the encoding and decoding of text and files, are important to cyber analysts.  

• Geared toward Middle and High School students (Grades 6 up) 
• Course duration: 0.5-2 hours 
• Available in French

Educators play a vital role in teaching students on how to stay cyber safe. This Introduction to Cyber Security  for Educators self-paced online course was designed with a focus on enhancing educators' awareness of cyber security. This foundational course helps educators gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to protect themselves and their students in cyberspace. This course provides a first line of defense on cyber security by reviewing relevant cyber security terminology, threats, and protection measures relating to the education context . This course also examines the characteristics of a safe online learning environment, the career streams that exist in the field of cyber security, and the many resources that exist to help educators teach cyber security to their students.

Curious about the digital world but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly course equips you with essential digital skills for home, school, or work. Learn to search the internet, create strong passwords, and solve technical issues like slow performance and connectivity problems. You'll also manage personal data and protect against online threats like phishing and malware. The course includes drag-and-drop quizzes, exercises, real-world examples, and interactive activities, plus 20 short videos and step-by-step guides. It's perfect for teens, seniors, parents, educators, and anyone new to technology.

Today, there are more mobile phones than people in the world. In just 6 hours, this course can help you confidently use devices with greater independence. You'll start with the basics, learning to use computers and mobile devices, including their features, hardware, operating systems, and software. You'll also learn to download and update apps, connect to the internet, and improve device performance by managing storage and memory. Additionally, you'll learn to move, copy, delete, and restore files on Windows, Android, and the cloud. You'll also master trackpad and mouse functions and gestures. Through interactive activities, videos, and guides, you'll enhance your digital skills.

This introductory course takes you inside the world of cybersecurity. You will learn cybersecurity basics to protect your personal digital life and gain insights into the biggest security challenges companies, governments, and educational institutions face today. Cybersecurity professionals who can protect and defend an organization’s network are in high demand.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a fast-growing area of technology, with new companies, products, and job opportunities springing up all over the world. Discover how IoT, along with emerging technologies such as data analytics and artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, are digitally transforming industries and expanding career opportunities. Invest in learning IoT skills and you can transform any business in any industry, from manufacturing to environmental conservation. 

Today over 26 billion people, systems, and physical objects are connected and share data seamlessly over the Internet – and it’s rapidly changing our world. Learn the IoT skills you will need to land a well-paying job in this exciting field.

This introductory course takes you inside the world of data science. You will learn the basics of data science, data analytics, and data engineering to understand how machine learning is shaping the future of business, healthcare, education, and more. Data science professionals who can provide actionable insights for data-driven decisions are in high demand all over the world.

Computers are everywhere! It is because the term “computers” refers to more than just a personal computer or laptop. Your smartphone is a minicomputer. A server is a super-computer. Cars, smart TVs, your game console – they all have a computer. Having a basic understanding for these devices and how they work is critical for success in today's digital world. This course is a great starting point for any IT career. Computer Hardware Basics explores the fundamentals of computers and mobile devices, the components that comprise them, how they work, and basic troubleshooting tools and techniques.

Every smart device uses an operating system (OS) -- smart devices like personal computers, smartphones, game consoles, smart TVs, and the list continues. Whether the OS used is Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, or iOS, knowing how it works is a key digital skill you will need. Take this course to build your foundational knowledge for success in any IT career. Operating Systems Basics teaches the fundamentals of operating systems. It covers basic concepts and skills needed to understand the purpose and characteristics of operating systems, the implementation of basic OS security, and how to configure mobile device network connectivity and email.

Meet our innovative network simulation and visualization tool, Cisco Packet Tracer. This virtual lab is an interactive way to practice networking, IoT, and cybersecurity – no hardware required! This course introduces you to the Cisco Packet Tracer simulation environment. Learn how to use Cisco Packet Tracer to visualize and simulate a network using everyday examples. Practice your skills with interactive virtual lab activities, and hone your problem-solving skills, too. Get valuable tips and best practices and gain confidence to use this powerful tool in later courses or for your own practice.