Internet Safety and Social Networking

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Course Aims and Objectives

It is evident that information technology and social media are an extremely useful resource for everyone in today’s interconnected world, however, online safety, chat rooms, apps, messaging, social media profiles and always connected humans are at risk and danger due to this ever increasing reliance on the internet and social networking.  Therefore, it is important that all users of the internet and social media remain vigil and updated with the latest safeguards and prevention in order to enjoy their online experience and make informed decisions.  The main aim of this course is to offer insight and impart knowledge to all users (students, young persons, adults, children and general users) of internet and social media about protecting themselves against the dangers associated with internet and social networking.

Course Methodology

This internet safety and social networking course will be delivered using classroom based presentations with the majority of course material based using online mock sessions and discussion about online safety and social networking.  End of course session will be based on group exercises online in which participants will do role-play of internet user (victim) and stranger /hacker allowing participants to apply their learned IT skills into real-life online safety mock exercises in order to develop competencies in the areas of digital footprint, password protection, general internet safety and social media networking.

Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and improve their knowledge about general rules and overview of online safety and social networking.
• Empower participants’ confidence that they are imparting correct safeguard for the protection of their children in their internet and social media activities.
• Learn how to identify and report internet safety concerns to correct agencies.
• Learn about the fundamentals of viruses, firewalls, phishing, dummy email communications.
• Demonstrate the ability to have a safe online experience using internet password protection and secured social media profile.
• Learn dangers about posting publicly available social media content, stranger danger, revealing too much personal information online and respective safeguards.
• Demonstrate and develop techniques to monitor child online activity and digital footprint, explaining about online privacy and accessing age restricted content (parent participants)

Target Audience

This course is aimed at students, young persons, adults, children and general users of the internet and social media who want to learn about protecting themselves against the dangers associated with internet and social networking.  Also, company staff, business leaders, industry experts, academics and non-IT professionals who are working in roles associated with internet and social media and who want to enhance their knowledge to protect themselves online.

Course Outline

This course on Internet safety and social networking will be delivered using the following 10 key modules:

1. Fundamentals of internet/computer security and safety
2. Fundamentals of social media networking best practices
3. Awareness with general online rules of Social media networking
4. Defining, understanding the fine prints/disclaimers – Apps, email, messaging, social media profile and online registration
5. Differentiating between private and public social media profile
6. Online world – Safeguards against fake/stranger profiles and interaction
7. Sharing personal information, pictures and data online
8. Digital footprint management, Child friendly settings and general awareness for young people and parents alike
9. Handling cyberbullying and harassment
10. Online scams/hoaxes, identity theft and available legal framework

Location and Date:

London | 14 – 17 Mar 2022
Cardiff | 01 – 05 Aug 2022

EUPlatform reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer.

Course Fee:

Per Participant: £5375
Student Rate: £2665
Discount for group of 4 or more

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Individual Discounts:
We offer individual discounts on many courses for people who are self-sponsored and make their payment in full and upfront at the time of registration.
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4+1 Offer
For companies that want to maximize the return on their investment in training: Register 5 participants on the same course and dates and pay only for 4.

Registration Terms
Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s HR/Training department except for self-nominations which are to be paid in advance using the “payment by self” option on the online registration form. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. Registration confirmation is subject to Platform’s review of registration request and seat availability.

Cancellation Terms
If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 calendar days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course, or a 20% cancellation charge is applied.

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