Staying Safe Online

Free 6 lessons

By the end, you'll be able to protect your accounts, spot tricks and scams, and look after yourself and other people online.

What's in this course

  1. 1 Your digital footprintEverything you post leaves a trace. What that means and how to think before you share.
  2. 2 Strong passwords and locked doorsPassphrases, why you should never reuse a password, and what a second login step does.
  3. 3 Spotting tricks and scamsFake messages, offers that seem too good to be true, and the warning signs to look for.
  4. 4 Privacy and personal informationWhat counts as personal information, app permissions and location sharing.
  5. 5 Being kind and getting helpTreating people well online, what to do about bullying, and who to tell when something feels wrong.
  6. 6 Can you trust what you see?Checking where information comes from, edited photos and videos, and why a second source matters.