Introduction to Encryption and Cryptography
Learn how encryption keeps information safe, and teach your students how it's used in the world today. Supported by Google.
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What You'll Learn in This Course
Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.
Learning Outcome 1
On this course, you will learn about what encryption is and understand its use in the past by using the Caesar and Vigenère ciphers.
Learning Outcome 2
You will also look at the present and future of encryption and investigate both symmetric and asymmetric encryption schemes.
Learning Outcome 3
The course includes several practical encryption activities which you can complete and use in your own classroom.
Skills You'll Develop
This comprehensive Introduction to Encryption and Cryptography curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.
Course Requirements & Target Audience
Understand what you need to succeed in this course and determine if it's the right fit for your learning goals
Prerequisites & Requirements
What you need before starting this Introduction to Encryption and Cryptography course:
- No specific prerequisites required
- Just bring your enthusiasm to learn!
Beginner-Friendly Course!
This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior knowledge needed.
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
- Motivated learners at any level
- Self-paced students
- Anyone interested in the subject
This course might not be suitable if:
- • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
- • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
- • You need highly specialized or niche content
Course Information & Details
Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification
Subject Category
Teaching, IT & Computer Science, Coding & Programming, Cyber Security, Secondary Education Teaching, STEM Teaching, Teaching Computing
Part of our Teaching, IT & Computer Science, Coding & Programming, Cyber Security, Secondary Education Teaching, STEM Teaching, Teaching Computing curriculum
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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What's Included
- A brief look at the history of encryption
- The encryption and decryption process, and the importance of keys
- The Caesar and Vigenère Ciphers
- Symmetric and asymmetric encryption schemes
- Public key encryption in the real world
- An introduction to quantum cryptography
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