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Online Safety: Cybersecurity, Health & Scam Prevention
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(14 ratings)
3,177 students

Online Safety: Cybersecurity, Health & Scam Prevention

Basic Online Safety guide to cyber hygiene, GP services, prescriptions, online banking, budgeting and benefits
Created bySadia Islam Rimi
Last updated 9/2025
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Secure devices and accounts using strong passwords, 2FA and lock screens; apply safe practices on shared devices.
  • Identify and respond to online scams (phishing, smishing, social engineering); report incidents and recover safely.
  • Protect personal data by backing up correctly, securely wiping devices, and managing social media privacy settings.
  • Browse safely and efficiently by recognising trustworthy sites, handling cookies/permissions, and navigating pages confidently.
  • Register for GP online services, book appointments, and order repeat prescriptions through NHS/GP portals.
  • Access and review your online health records; find reliable health information and locate nearby health services.
  • Set up and use online/mobile banking to make payments and transfers securely while avoiding banking fraud.
  • Create a simple budget, choose suitable bank accounts, seek money guidance, and apply for/manage Universal Credit.

Course content

4 sections • 32 lectures • 1h 47m total length

  • Basics of Online Safety3:09

    Learn the basics of online safety by recognizing secure websites with https and padlocks, checking privacy policies, avoiding popups, and safely examining links on desktops and touchscreens.

  • Searching Safety2:57

    Enable safe search to filter out harmful content while searching on your tablet, and download only safe apps from a recognized app store, checking reviews and keeping payment details secure.

  • Online Behaviours3:28

    Explore online behaviors and connecting with people through social media, forums, and dating sites, while practicing respectful communication, guarding personal information, and handling trolling and cyberbullying by ignoring or blocking.

  • Meeting Online Friends0:28

    Learn how to meet online friends safely by avoiding sharing your address or birth date and by ignoring or blocking unfriendly users.

  • Dealing with Online Scams2:14

    Identify common online scams such as email phishing, phone scams, website popups, and social media fraud, and learn safe steps to respond when suspicious activity arises.

  • Keeping Devices Safe2:49

    Learn how antivirus software protects devices from malware, trojans, spyware, and viruses, and install and automatically update an all-in-one security package with email scanning and a firewall.

  • Locking Your Phone2:20

    Lock your phone with a screen lock, using a pin, password, or pattern, and set it in the security settings to prevent others from accessing your data.

  • Backing Up Information5:11

    Back up information using cloud storage or external devices, ensuring access to photos, documents, and emails from any device. Learn about services like Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, and automatic backups.

  • Deleting Everything from A Device1:09

    Learn to remove all personal data from a mobile device for online safety, prepare it for sale or disposal, and perform a factory reset with a backup.

  • Using A Shared Device0:55

    Learn how to protect accounts on a shared device by avoiding the save password option, since saved credentials can let others sign in, making it safer to enter passwords manually.

  • Your Social Media Information6:09

    Learn how your social media information shapes your online identity, protect personal details and privacy, and manage your digital footprint to stay safe from trolls and scammers online.

Requirements

  • No special requirements needed

Description

Online Safety: Cybersecurity, Health & Scam Prevention is your practical, beginner-friendly roadmap to living, working, and banking online with confidence. The risks are real: in 2024, people reported $12.5B in consumer fraud losses (up 25% year-over-year), with text-message scams alone costing $470M. The FBI logged 859,532 internet-crime complaints and $16.6B in reported losses, while the human element—phishing, social engineering, missteps—was present in ~68% of breaches. Global damage from cybercrime is projected to reach $10.5T annually by 2025.


This course turns those headlines into action. You’ll start by locking down devices and accounts with strong passwords and passphrases, two-factor authentication (2FA), screen locks, updates, and safe use of shared devices. We demystify phishing, smishing, and social engineering so you can practice real-world scam prevention—spotting red flags, responding decisively, and reporting incidents. You’ll master safer browsing habits—recognising trustworthy sites, handling cookie and permission prompts—and you’ll take control of data privacy on social platforms. Finally, you’ll build reliable backups and learn secure wipe techniques to prevent data loss or unauthorised access.


Next, manage your health online—confidently and securely. Using universal, vendor-neutral steps, you’ll register for patient/clinic portals, book appointments, request prescription refills, and access online health records. You’ll learn how to evaluate health information sources and find nearby services, all while protecting personal data. Every workflow is broken into clear actions with checklists and quick wins so you can complete essential tasks independently.


Then you’ll level up your money skills. Set up online banking and mobile banking safely, make payments and transfers, and reduce exposure to banking fraud using verification habits that actually work. We simplify bank accounts, help you create a workable budget, and point you to trusted money-guidance resources. If you’re applying for government benefits online, you’ll learn how to prepare documents, submit applications, track status, and keep sensitive information secure from end to end.


By the end, you will be able to:

— Implement everyday Online Safety and cybersecurity habits with 2FA, updates, and safe device sharing.

— Identify and handle online scams (phishing, smishing, social engineering) and recover safely.

— Protect personal data with backups, secure erase, and smarter privacy settings.

— Navigate the web confidently—trust signals, permissions, and friction-free safe browsing.

— Use health portals for bookings, refills, records access, and credible health information checks.

— Use online/mobile banking, make secure payments, and apply budgeting skills to daily life.

— Complete benefits applications securely on government/agency portals.


If you’re a digital beginner, parent/career, student, jobseeker, care/support worker, ESOL learner, or sole trader, this hands-on program gives you the essential Online Safety, scam prevention, health portal, and online banking skills to thrive. No jargon. No fluff. Just clear steps, bite-size lessons, downloadable checklists—and results you can use immediately.


Who this course is for:

  • Digital beginners needing everyday online safety.
  • Parents/carers improving family device and social media safety.
  • Older adults using NHS/GP services online.
  • Jobseekers managing Universal Credit and budgeting safely.
  • ESOL learners needing clear UK examples.
  • Care/support workers assisting clients online.
  • Students and early-career pros seeking safer browsing/privacy.
  • Sole traders needing basic cybersecurity and fraud awareness.

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