Entry requirements
Previous knowledge or experience would be of benefit but not essential.
Why take this course?
With over 65 million internet users in the UK alone, and 4.48 billion social media users around the world, it is more important than ever to know how to stay safe online and protect children and young people online.
Our Importance of Online Safety course is aimed at anyone looking to develop their knowledge for personal or professional reasons, or employers looking for online safety training for staff.
What you will experience
This course covers the scope and risks of online safety and how to minimise the risks, the influence of social media and how to use social media safely (including social media settings) and how to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour indicating unsafe online behaviour
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
What you will need
Students must have access to a computer with a broadband internet connection.
Student Stories
Viera & Radoslav Vidis
Computing
HND Web Development (including Digital Design & Development)
“It was great to be able to share knowledge and bounce ideas off each other. The course was really interesting, challenging at times, but the lecturers were fantastic and explained everything so well.”
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Charlie Priestley
Computing
HND Networking & Cloud Infrastructure (NextGen)
“I honestly don’t think university could have taught me the skills I have learned here.”
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Danielle Craig
Computing
HND Web Development (including Digital Design & Development)
“I loved that the course covered a broad range of topics, from animation and graphic design to programming”
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Rebecca Clements
Computing
HND Web Development (including Digital Design and Development)
“I’ve had a passion for computing from a very young age. I decided when my son was starting school that it was the best time to go back and follow a dream I had put on hold.”
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Ella-May Quinn
Computing
HND Web Development (including Digital Design & Development)
“I really enjoyed the course and the hands on nature of the learning. Being able to build websites was great and I got a real sense of achievement from the work we were asked to produce.”
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Scott Duncan
Computing
HND Digital Development & Design (Games Development)
“I feel the course has prepared me well for my new role and I’m excited to put my new skills into practice and have the opportunity to do something I love every day! “
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Martin Meszaros
Computing
HND Cyber Security
“I really have so much to thank NESCol for. I’m sure it is an experience that will have a positive impact throughout my life.”
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Shay McGillivray
Computing
HND Technologies in Business
Shay’s HND has given him knowledge and skills that are vital for running a business today including cyber resilience, e-commerce solutions and social media and knows the course has given him a solid grounding in business operations, technology and project management which will serve him well for the continued success of their family business.
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Beata Tetkowska
Computing
HND Technologies in Business
“I would definitely recommend NESCol to everyone who wants to study computing. No matter what age, or if this is their first course, or – if like me – you want to change your career. It’s a very friendly environment, well quipped when it comes to computing facilities and – most importantly – with very, very supportive and highly knowledgeable lecturers.”
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Louise Findlay
Computing
HND Digital Design & Development (Web Development)
“I enjoy Computing because it’s such a broad field. There’s a variety of skills to learn and you can easily develop a niche. No two projects will be the same and since it’s such a fast-paced field, there are always new developments to keep abreast of.
“The computing courses give you lots of practical skills and a strong foundation to expand upon.”
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Applications
North East Scotland College offers hundreds of courses each year, apply for one now.
Online
StartsFlexible start date
Ends31 Jul 2026
Course CodeC00732
Fees£35.00
Alternatively, you can complete a distance learning application form and send it to us.
Companies can book their employees onto this course.
Online
StartsFlexible start date
Course CodeC00732
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