Certification Journey Timeline

1. Enrollment & Orientation

• Register for the course via ESTE’s portal.

• Orientation session introducing cybersecurity basics and compliance goals.

2. Core Learning Modules

• Module 1: Understanding Cyber Threats

• Module 2: Personal & Workplace Cyber Hygiene

• Module 3: Data Protection & Compliance

• Module 4: Incident Response & Cyber Culture

3. Practical Activities

• Case studies (e.g., phishing email analysis).

• Hands-on exercises (password security, privacy policy review).

• Roleplay simulations (incident response scenarios).

4. Assessment

• Final quiz covering awareness and compliance concepts.

• Group project: design a cybersecurity awareness campaign for a business or school.

5. Presentation & Review

• Teams present their projects to instructors/community partners.

• Feedback session to reinforce best practices.

6. Certification

• Successful participants receive ESTE’s Cybersecurity Awareness & Compliance Certificate.

• Recognition of compliance readiness and workplace cyber hygiene skills.

7. Post-Course Impact

• Graduates apply safe practices in personal and professional settings.

• Organizations benefit from improved compliance and reduced cyber risks.