Complete the Digital Security Starter course by the end of 2026

Metropolia’s basic training in data protection and information security has been renewed, and the new training is called Digital Security Starter (Digiturvastartti). The course is mandatory for all staff and degree students and must be completed by the end of 2026.

In accordance with the decision made by the President and CEO on 2 June 2026, completing the course is a prerequisite for obtaining and retaining access rights to Metropolia’s IT services.

Digital Security Starter is a short and practical Moodle course that takes approximately 30–120 minutes to complete, depending on your prior knowledge. 

Log in with your Metropolia user account; no enrolment key is needed. After successful completion, you will receive a digital badge.

Complete the Digital Security Starter course in Moodle

Complete the course in Moodle: Open Moodle and complete the Digital Security Starter (in English) or Digiturvastartti (in Finnish).

You can find more detailed information page on completing the course on the IT Services Wiki page: Read more about completing the Digital Security Starter on the IT services Wiki.

Further information

In case of problems or additional questions, submit a service request to the Helpdesk through Metropolia’s service request system (login required).