World of Spies: Keeping Secrets

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Purdue University

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World of Spies: Keeping Secrets

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What is the course about?

World of Spies: Keeping Secrets

The course World of Spies: Keeping Secrets is an online class provided by Purdue University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Get a taste of spy training, and learn how you can keep your secrets safe with a course designed for 13-18 year olds.

Course description

Use logic and problem-solving skills to solve difficult puzzles
4 weeks

What does it take to be a spy? Strong critical thinking and communication skills, a firm grasp of logic, and a love of puzzles are all useful.
This course will help you develop those abilities while exploring the exciting world of espionage. You’ll learn about code-making and breaking, encryption, logical thinking and more as you find out whether you would make a good spy.

Introduction to spying and the common United States agencies that collect intelligence
Reasons for encrypting information
Various ways information is encrypted
Using logical thinking and linguistic patterns to break encrypted messages without a key
How traditional decryption methods led to the modern day computer
Why protecting information is important
How information we provide in social media can compromise the safety of our personal information
The effectiveness of modern day encryption

This course has been specially designed for school students aged 13 and over who enjoy puzzles and are looking to improve their logic skills or find out more about espionage.

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Prerequisites & Facts

World of Spies: Keeping Secrets

Course Topic

IT & Computer Science, Language

University, College, Institution

Purdue University

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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World of Spies: Keeping Secrets

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Purdue University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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