Free intake · applications open now
Introduction to Cybersecurity
A free, beginner-friendly start into cybersecurity — no fee to apply, no fee to attend. Open to anyone curious about keeping systems and people safe online.
Free from application to completion · applications close 30 November 2026
Akili Za Kesho · Free intake
Open 25 Oct – 30 Nov 2026
100% free
No fee to apply, no fee to attend
Beginners welcome
No prior experience required
Apply by 30 Nov 2026
Applications open now
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What this free intro covers
An approachable first step into cybersecurity
Designed for complete beginners — whether you’re a student, job-seeker, or simply curious about how to stay safe online.
Cybersecurity fundamentals
The core ideas behind keeping systems, data and people safe online — in plain language.
Common threats & safe practices
Recognise everyday risks (phishing, weak passwords, scams) and the habits that guard against them.
A pathway to go further
Finish ready to continue into our Cisco Cybersecurity courses — The Cybersecurity Landscape and Understanding Threats & Attacks — at your own pace.