How long is the Security Awareness for Employees course?

The course runs approximately 26 hours across 8 modules and 16 lessons, completed online at your own pace.

How much does Security Awareness for Employees cost?

The training fee is KES 17,000, with M-Pesa, card and Paystack payment options and lifetime access.

Is Security Awareness for Employees certified?

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

Security Awareness for Employees | CCS Online Learning

Name: Security Awareness for Employees
Price: 17000 KES

Master security awareness for employees through a hands-on, application-focused programme designed for working professionals across Kenya and the wider region.

What You Will Learn

✓Align the core principles and frameworks of security awareness for employees
✓Drive practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Align and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Develop and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Analyse cybersecurity practice with organisational strategy
✓Create risk, compliance and governance considerations

Modules

Lessons

26 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 · 126 min · 3 hours

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Understanding the Fundamentals

62 min

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Key Concepts and Terminology

64 min

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📝 Study Notes

KEY TAKEAWAYS — Foundations and Key Concepts • Security Awareness for Employees 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 · 101 min · 4 hours

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Reading the Operating Environment

57 min

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Aligning with Organisational Strategy

44 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Strategic Context and Environment • Security Awareness for Employees 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 · 109 min · 3 hours

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Essential Frameworks and Models

47 min

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Practical Tools and Techniques

62 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Core Frameworks and Tools • Security Awareness for Employees 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 · 93 min · 3 hours

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Planning for Success

48 min

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Designing the Approach

45 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Planning and Design • Security Awareness for Employees 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 · 97 min · 3 hours

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Executing Effectively

44 min

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Managing Delivery and Stakeholders

53 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Implementation and Execution • Security Awareness for Employees 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 · 104 min · 3 hours

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Metrics, KPIs and Dashboards

40 min

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Continuous Improvement

64 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Measurement and Performance • Security Awareness for Employees 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 · 96 min · 3 hours

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Managing Risk and Compliance

53 min

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Governance and Accountability

43 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Risk, Governance and Compliance • Security Awareness for Employees 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 · 118 min · 4 hours

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Leading People and Culture

55 min

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Sustaining Results Long-Term

63 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Leadership, Culture and Sustainability • Security Awareness for Employees 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:

✓Align the core principles and frameworks of security awareness for employees
✓Drive practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Align and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Develop and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Analyse cybersecurity practice with organisational strategy
✓Create risk, compliance and governance considerations

Quick Details

Duration26 hours

Modules8 modules

Lessons16 lessons

LevelProfessional

PriceKES 17,000

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