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What is the NIS2 Essentials certification?

NIS2 Essentials is a cybersecurity awareness certification aligned with the EU NIS2 Directive. Designed for non-technical staff across all sectors, it focuses on essential cyber hygiene practices—such as secure password use, phishing prevention, mobile security, and safe data handling—helping organizations meet NIS2 compliance requirements outlined in Article 20.

This self-paced NIS2 training is delivered online and includes three concise modules that teach staff how to recognize cyber threats, follow safe digital behaviors, and contribute to a strong security culture.

 

Key benefits of NIS2 Essentials training: Boost your Cybersecurity Awareness

This training delivers critical knowledge of cyber hygiene for non-technical staff across all sectors. The top benefits of completing NIS2 Essentials training are:

  • Supports NIS2 Compliance - Helps organizations fulfill staff training obligations under the NIS2 Directive and improve regulatory alignment.
  • Improves Cyber Hygiene - Teaches essential security practices such as password safety, phishing detection, secure device use, and safe data handling.
  • Enhances Threat Awareness - Equips employees to identify and respond to cyber threats like social engineering, malware, and shadow IT.
  • Builds a Security-Aware Culture - Encourages shared responsibility for cybersecurity and fosters secure behaviors in both office and remote settings.
  • Designed for All Staff - No prior technical knowledge required—perfect for onboarding and upskilling all users, including those in non-IT roles.
  • Flexible Online Delivery - Learn at your own pace with a fully online course available in all EU languages.
  • Recognized Certification & Digital Badge - Upon passing the final exam, learners earn an accredited NIS2 Essentials certificate and SecurityLearn® digital badge.

 

How to get certified in NIS2 Essentials

Upon the NIS2 Essentials course completion, learners take a final exam to earn the NIS2 Essentials certification, which supports organizational cyber resilience and reinforces staff readiness in line with EU cybersecurity regulations.
There are no formal prerequisites or prior knowledge required, as this is a basic, introductory course designed for all staff.

 

How to prepare for the NIS2 Essentials exam?

Although taking a NIS2 Essentials training course is not mandatory, it is highly recommended to gain a comprehensive understanding of key cyber hygiene practices and NIS2 compliance requirements, significantly increasing your chances of passing the exam on the first attempt and applying the knowledge effectively in your role.

At iLEARN, you can access NIS2 Essentials training through multiple flexible delivery formats to suit your learning style and schedule:

  • Self-paced eLearning – Learn NIS2 essentials at your own pace through our online platform, accessible anytime and anywhere.
  • Blended online training with live coaching – Combine on-demand eLearning with live, interactive coaching sessions with accredited trainers.

 

Earn PDUs with the NIS2 Essentials course

Our SecurityLearn® NIS2 Essentials course can provide 5 Professional Development Units (PDUs) for PMI certification holders looking to earn credits toward their credential renewal.

See below for a detailed breakdown of the PDUs allocated for this course:

  • Ways of Working (Technical): 3
  • Power Skills (Leadership): 1
  • Business Acumen (Strategic): 1

Please note that, in order to auto-declare PDUs attending this course provided by iLEARN, the purchase of the attendance confirmation (attendance certificate) in electronic format (pdf) is mandatory. Select the option to add the attendance confirmation at the moment of purchase and proceed to checkout.

Learn more about how to claim PDUs to maintain your PMI qualifications on our dedicated PDU information page.

 

SecurityLearn® NIS2 Essentials Digital Badge

Upon achieving a NIS2 Essentials certification, candidates receive a SecurityLearn® Digital Badge, recognizing their qualification within the NIS2 scheme.

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Learn more about iLEARN Digital Badges here.

 

Details about NIS2 Essentials courses

Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize and prevent common cyber threats (e.g. phishing, malware, social engineering)
  • Apply secure habits when using email, cloud services, and mobile devices
  • Understand basic rules for handling data and reporting incidents
  • Contribute to a positive and security-aware organizational culture
  • Align personal behavior with regulatory and internal security expectations

Who it is aimed at

This course is aimed at all staff members, non-technical users across sectors.

Contents

  • Module 1 – Digital Hygiene Basics
    • Password Best Practices
    • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    • Phishing & Social Engineering Awareness
    • Device Hygiene & Updates
    • Mobile Security & BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
  • Module 2 - Working Safely in a Connected World
    • Email and File Security
    • Sensitive Data Handling
    • Cloud & SaaS Awareness
    • USB Devices & Physical Access
    • Social Media Security
  • Module 3 – Everyday Security Culture
    • Security is Everyone’s Responsibility
    • Security Habits at Work and Home
    • Recognizing & Reporting Incidents
    • Reinforcement & Microlearning

Prerequisites

This is a beginner-level course with no formal prerequisites, making it accessible to all staff regardless of their prior knowledge or technical background.

Duration

  • Online course (e-learning/self-paced delivery option) durations:
    • 30 days access to the platform
    • 1 year access to the platform

Our e-learning platform is optimized for access via web browsers, including mobile!

Accreditation

iLEARN Examinations

Courses languages

English

Teacher language

English

Material course language

English

Exam type

Online in classroom

Certification

SecurityLearn® NIS Essentials official certificate

Certificate type

Online

Exam language

English

Exam format

  • Duration of 60 minutes (75 minutes for candidates taking the exam in a language other than their native)
  • Closed book
  • 40 multiple choice questions
  • Passing score: 24/40 marks - 60%
Frequently Asked Questions

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With the purchase of e-learning packages with 30 days and 1 year of duration, exam doesn’t have to be necessarily taken within the closing date of the account on the e-learning platform. The validity of the exam voucher code is 12 months starting from the issue date.

During the purchase process it is possible to register data and details of each participant. 

The activation date of the package can be selected during the purchase process on our website. The days of access to the course, indicated in the title of the product, will be calculated starting from the selected date. Payment must be completed before the activation date.

30 days, 120d or 1 year are to be considered as the period, so the days, during which it is possible to access the purchased training courses on our e-learning platform. These periods start on the activation date selected during the purchase process on our webiste. The activation date can be chosen and selected within 30 days from the purchase date. If you need more flexibility, do not hesitate to contact us.  

The main difference between these packages, beyond the duration of access, is that the 30 days and 1 year packages include the exam, while the 120 days package does not include the exam.

Exam voucher code is usually issued at the activation of the e-learning course, anyway it can also be issued at the end of the e-learning course of sent after 24/48 hours from the order date. In case of purchase for exam only, exam voucher code is issued at purchase confirmation, always after the receipt of payment.

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