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Preventing Identity Theft training

Three microlessons on identity theft, phishing and social engineering, protecting personal and company data, and reporting incidents, with a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Preventing Identity Theft course covers

This short course helps employees stop identity theft in three microlessons. It covers how identity theft, phishing and social engineering work, including newer risks such as deepfake scams, how to protect yourself and company data with strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, secure devices and safe document handling, and how to report incidents and meet UK GDPR obligations.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Spot phishing emails and social engineering attempts using common red flags
  • Use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication on work and personal accounts
  • Keep devices and software secure with updates, antivirus and safe Wi-Fi habits
  • Protect physical information by shredding documents and securing ID cards
  • Report suspected incidents straight away using your organization's process
  • Understand UK GDPR obligations and the steps to take after an incident
Course contents

3 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson.

1Understanding Identity Theft, Phishing & Social Engineering
2Protecting Yourself & Company Data
3Reporting Procedures & Compliance Obligations

  1. Understanding Identity Theft, Phishing & Social Engineering: How identity theft, phishing and social engineering work.
  2. Protecting Yourself & Company Data: Passwords, device security, safe documents and new risks like deepfakes.
  3. Reporting Procedures & Compliance Obligations: Reporting incidents, UK GDPR and what to do afterwards.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Preventing Identity Theft (UK).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Every employee
  • Customer-facing teams who handle personal details
  • HR, finance and payroll teams
  • Remote and hybrid workers

Laws covered

  • UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Organizations must protect personal data and report certain personal data breaches to the ICO.
How it runs in 5Mins

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  • EnrollAuto-enroll

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  • RemindReminders

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  • RepeatRecurrence

    Set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months, and 5Mins re-enrolls people for you.

  • CertifyCertificates

    Certificates and e-signatures are issued and stored for every completion.

  • ProveAudit-ready records

    See who is complete, at risk or overdue on the Compliance Dashboard, and prove it any time.

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compliance completion and pass rate since go-live

  • ~1 day saved on each compliance course (HR estimate)
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Since go-live, our compliance completion and pass rates are 100%, and it's the quickest we've ever got there. Automated reminders and reporting save us about a day per course.

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less session time, from 2.5-3 hour sessions to modules of 25 minutes at most

  • 12 monthly sessions a year, up from 3-4
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Our compliance sessions used to be two and a half to three hours in a room, and we could fit in three or four a year. Now we cover one topic a month, and I can see exactly what people are retaining.

Lucy WybornLucy WybornDirector of Learning and Development, ICAB
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ComplianceCompliance Training Legal services 80%

completion on mandatory training, up from 20%

  • Mobile microlessons finished between calls
  • Manager view of each team's progress

We were sitting at 20% completion on our mandatory training. We're now at 80%. People finish short lessons between calls, on mobile, and managers can see where their teams are, so chasing completion is no longer a one-person job.

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  • Any device phone or laptop, at their own pace
  • Rolling refreshers through the year

When I engage with the FCA, I can show that every team has had training tailored to their role, that it's up to date, and that it runs throughout the year, with a full log of who's done what.

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Your questions answered

Questions about Preventing Identity Theft training

How long is the Preventing Identity Theft course?

It's made up of 3 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What is social engineering?

Tricking people into giving away information or access, for example through fake emails, phone calls or messages that pretend to be someone you trust.

What should I do if I think my identity or data has been stolen?

Report it straight away through your organization's process, change affected passwords and follow the post-incident steps the course covers.

Who should take this course?

Every employee, and especially people who handle personal or financial details.

How often should staff take this training?

Scams change quickly, so most organizations refresh this training at least once a year. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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