TRAINING PROGRAMME
Cybercrime Studies Certificate Programme
Study cybercrime, digital evidence principles and data protection responsibilities in a 60-hour professional programme connecting law and technology.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
A step towards your goals.
A 60-hour professional development programme on the legal, technical and forensic dimensions of offences involving computers, online platforms and electronic communications.
Connect law and digital technology
Study offence types and legal elements, including Turkish Criminal Code articles 243, 244, 245 and 245/A. Recognise phishing, identity theft, online fraud, social engineering and social-media offences.
Digital evidence and privacy awareness
Explore evidence preservation and integrity, personal data breaches, privacy and organisational responsibilities. The curriculum includes Turkish personal data law, Law 5651 and Cybersecurity Law 7545, supporting communication between legal and technical teams in incident evaluation and reporting.
What you will learn
- Identify the legal elements of cybercrime
- Distinguish common cyber threats and offence methods
- Understand core principles of digital evidence
- Recognise data security and personal data responsibilities
- Contribute to incident reporting
- Communicate effectively between legal and technical specialists
Who is it for?
Law graduates and lawyers; computer and software engineers; IT, cybersecurity and digital forensics professionals; information security staff; law enforcement and private security personnel; banking and finance staff; privacy and compliance specialists; public-sector IT staff; computing graduates and relevant students; and adults interested in cybercrime law.
Programme curriculum
01 Introduction to Cybercrime
Definitions, history, classification and the digital crime ecosystem.
02 Cybercrime in Turkish Criminal Law
Turkish Criminal Code articles 243, 244, 245 and 245/A; unlawful access and system/data offences.
03 Online Fraud and Internet Crime
Phishing, identity theft, online fraud, social engineering and social-media offences.
04 Personal Data and Digital Privacy
Personal data law, data breaches, privacy and organisational responsibilities.
05 Cybersecurity Law and Regulation
Law 5651, Cybersecurity Law 7545 and international cooperation against cybercrime.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career opportunities and application areas
Potential work settings
Cybersecurity and digital forensics businesses, IT departments, legal support teams, banking security, e-commerce compliance, telecommunications, risk and internal audit, privacy consultancies, incident response and security operations, fraud analysis and public-sector information security teams.
Roles depend on existing education, experience, qualifications and applicable requirements. Employment is not guaranteed.
Certificate requirements
Complete the programme and its required assessments to become eligible. Certificate scope and recognition depend on the issuing institution and programme.
Participants who successfully complete the programme and assessment requirements receive a training certificate. It documents completed training and does not alone grant a regulated professional title or authority.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
How long is the programme?
The programme comprises 5 modules and totals 60 hours.
Which Criminal Code articles are covered?
The curriculum includes Turkish Criminal Code articles 243, 244, 245 and 245/A.
Does it cover online fraud?
Phishing, identity theft, online fraud, social engineering and social-media offences are covered.
Are privacy and data protection covered?
Personal data breaches, privacy and organisational responsibilities are included.
Is Cybersecurity Law 7545 included?
Yes. The law module includes Laws 7545 and 5651 and international cooperation against cybercrime.
What will I study about digital evidence?
Core principles of preservation, integrity and use in legal proceedings are covered.
Who can participate?
Legal, IT, security, digital forensics and compliance professionals, relevant students and adults interested in the topic.
Is this offensive hacking training?
The focus is recognising and preventing offences, legal evaluation and digital evidence awareness.
Does it qualify me as a lawyer, officer or expert witness?
No. It does not replace the degree, licence or appointment requirements of those roles.
How can it support organisational work?
It can support risk evaluation, incident reporting and communication between legal and technical teams.