40 minutes · free · certificate valid 1 year
Phishing & Social Engineering
Learn how attackers manipulate people rather than systems: the psychology behind social engineering, how to spot phishing emails, the growing range of attacks beyond the inbox, and exactly what to do when something slips through. Finish the final assessment with a score of 75% or higher to earn a certificate, valid for one year.
Done this course before, or already know the material? You can go straight to the final assessment and renew your certificate without re-reading the lessons.
What you'll cover
- 1
How social engineering works
The psychology attackers exploit, why anyone can be caught, and the difference between mass and targeted attacks.
- 2
Spotting phishing emails
How to check senders, links, and attachments, and the red flags that survive even a professional-looking email.
- 3
Beyond email
Smishing, vishing, QR code phishing, payment fraud, deepfakes, social media pretexting, and MFA fatigue attacks.
- 4
Responding and reporting
What to do if you clicked, why fast and blame-free reporting matters, and how MFA and password managers limit the damage.
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Final assessment
20 questions drawn at random from the full question bank. Score 75% or higher to earn your certificate.
Questions rotate on every attempt, so retaking a section or the final assessment gives you a different set of questions in a different order, not the same fixed quiz.