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Cyber Safety Essentials — free online course

A free cyber security course with certificate: 8 short modules in Urdu and English on phishing, OTP and mobile-wallet fraud, WhatsApp safety, fake jobs, online harassment and family safety.

01Phishing: fake links & messagesSpot the fake SMS, WhatsApp message or email before it steals your password or money.8 min4 lessons5 quiz questions02OTP, bank & mobile-wallet fraudWhy no real bank, wallet or agency ever asks for your code — and how “helpful” callers empty accounts.9 min4 lessons5 quiz questions03Strong passwords & 2-step verificationBuild passwords you can remember but nobody can guess, and add the lock that stops 99% of account takeovers.7 min4 lessons5 quiz questions04WhatsApp & social media safetyStop account hijacks, lock down your privacy and recognise fake profiles and impersonators.8 min4 lessons5 quiz questions05Fake jobs, prizes & shopping scamsRecognise “earn from home” traps, lucky-draw lies, fake government schemes and online shops that never deliver.8 min4 lessons5 quiz questions06Online harassment, blackmail & your rightsWhat counts as cyber harassment, why you should never pay a blackmailer, how to collect evidence and where to report.10 min4 lessons5 quiz questions07Safe phones, apps & public Wi-FiAvoid dangerous APKs and illegal loan apps, control permissions, update on time and use public Wi-Fi wisely.7 min4 lessons5 quiz questions08Protecting children, elders & familyPractical habits for parents, simple rules for elders, and a family plan everyone can follow.8 min4 lessons5 quiz questions
FAQ

Free cyber security course: questions

Is this cyber security course really free, with a certificate?

Yes. The free cyber security course has 8 short modules. Pass each module quiz with 70% or more and you can claim a certificate with a unique number and QR code, at no cost.

How long does the free cyber security course take?

Each module takes 7–10 minutes, so the whole course takes about 70 minutes. Your progress is saved, so you can finish it over several days and on any device.

Is the course in Urdu?

Yes. Every lesson and quiz is available in Urdu and in English. Switch the language from the top of the page at any time.

Do I need a password to join?

No. You only enter your name and email; we send a 6-digit code to confirm it. Next time, or on a new phone, you sign in with a new code.

How it works

Three simple steps

1

Register

Enter your name and email, verify with a 6-digit code. No password to remember.

2

Learn & take quizzes

5 questions after each module. 70% to pass — retry as many times as you like.

3

Get your certificate

Finish every module and your QR certificate is ready — download the PDF and add it to LinkedIn.