How long is the Application Security Essentials course?

The course runs approximately 30 hours across 8 modules and 16 lessons, completed online at your own pace.

How much does Application Security Essentials cost?

The training fee is KES 15,000, with M-Pesa, card and Paystack payment options and lifetime access.

Is Application Security Essentials certified?

Yes. On passing the final assessment you receive a GLI-branded certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited.

Application Security Essentials | CCS Online Learning

Name: Application Security Essentials
Price: 15000 KES

This comprehensive professional course equips professionals with the skills, tools and confidence to excel in application security essentials. Grounded in global best practice and tailored to the African context.

What You Will Learn

✓Assess the core principles and frameworks of application security essentials
✓Manage practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Design and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Develop and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Develop cybersecurity practice with organisational strategy
✓Evaluate risk, compliance and governance considerations

Modules

Lessons

30 hours

Duration

🎍 Certificate & NITA Accreditation

On passing the final exam (50 MCQs, 70% pass mark, unlimited retakes) you receive a GLI-branded PDF certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited — eligible employers can claim NITA levy reimbursement for this course.

Course Curriculum

8 modules · 16 lessons · Interactive quizzes · Study notes · Practical exercises · Final exam

Module 1: Foundations and Key Concepts

2 lessons · 115 min · 4 hours

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Understanding the Fundamentals

62 min

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Key Concepts and Terminology

53 min

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📝 Study Notes

KEY TAKEAWAYS — Foundations and Key Concepts • Application Security Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Foundations and Key Concepts". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 2: Strategic Context and Environment

2 lessons · 103 min · 4 hours

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Reading the Operating Environment

57 min

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Aligning with Organisational Strategy

46 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Strategic Context and Environment • Application Security Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Strategic Context and Environment". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 3: Core Frameworks and Tools

2 lessons · 126 min · 4 hours

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Essential Frameworks and Models

64 min

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Practical Tools and Techniques

62 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Core Frameworks and Tools • Application Security Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Core Frameworks and Tools". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 4: Planning and Design

2 lessons · 101 min · 3 hours

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Planning for Success

55 min

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Designing the Approach

46 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Planning and Design • Application Security Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Planning and Design". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 5: Implementation and Execution

2 lessons · 112 min · 4 hours

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Executing Effectively

54 min

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Managing Delivery and Stakeholders

58 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Implementation and Execution • Application Security Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Implementation and Execution". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 6: Measurement and Performance

2 lessons · 102 min · 4 hours

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Metrics, KPIs and Dashboards

47 min

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Continuous Improvement

55 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Measurement and Performance • Application Security Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Measurement and Performance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 7: Risk, Governance and Compliance

2 lessons · 98 min · 3 hours

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Managing Risk and Compliance

49 min

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Governance and Accountability

49 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Risk, Governance and Compliance • Application Security Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Risk, Governance and Compliance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 8: Leadership, Culture and Sustainability

2 lessons · 110 min · 4 hours

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Leading People and Culture

54 min

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Sustaining Results Long-Term

56 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Leadership, Culture and Sustainability • Application Security Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Leadership, Culture and Sustainability". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Who Should Attend

▸Managers and supervisors responsible for cybersecurity
▸Professionals seeking to advance their careers in cybersecurity
▸Team leaders and officers in the public and private sectors
▸Anyone transitioning into a cybersecurity role
▸Consultants, advisors and practitioners in the field

No prior qualification is required. This course is delivered 100% online and is suitable for professionals across Kenya and the wider African region.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

✓Assess the core principles and frameworks of application security essentials
✓Manage practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Design and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Develop and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Develop cybersecurity practice with organisational strategy
✓Evaluate risk, compliance and governance considerations

Quick Details

Duration30 hours

Modules8 modules

Lessons16 lessons

LevelProfessional

PriceKES 15,000

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