Free · 24 lessons · ages 8–18

Cyber safety for kids — internet safety tips, strong passwords, cyberbullying and phishing (ages 8–18)

Free cyber safety and internet safety course for kids and students aged 8 to 18 — keep private information private, build strong passwords, deal with strangers and cyberbullying, and spot phishing, fake links, fake news and money scams, in 24 short lessons with fresh questions every time. Each lesson has a simple rule, a worked example, “Show me how” help, a real task to try with your family, a 20-question test, a badge, printable worksheets with answers and free certificates.

🛡️ Quick check: What is private information?

How this course works

  1. 1. Learn the ideaRead the short lesson and the rule.
  2. 2. Watch it workAn animated example, step by step.
  3. 3. PractiseFresh questions — “Show me how” if stuck.
  4. 4. Take the test20 questions — 16 right to pass.
  5. 5. Earn a badgeOne badge for every lesson.
  6. 6. Get a certificateFinish a part, get its certificate.

The 24 lessons

Each lesson has the idea, a worked example, unlimited practice with “Show me how”, a 20-question test and worksheets. Pass a lesson’s test to earn its badge; pass every lesson in a part to earn that part’s certificate (sign in to keep badges, certificates and progress).

Part 1 · Personal information and passwords

Ages 8–18 — private information, strong and weak passwords, passphrases, OTP and PIN safety, two-step verification, shared devices, privacy settings and a Part 1 test.

  1. Lesson 1 What is private information? 🔒 Private or okay to share: an OTP? → private
  2. Lesson 2 Strong and weak passwords 🔐 “Chai_Bell_2010” is weak. Which rule does it break? → has a name o…
  3. Lesson 3 Passphrases and password habits 🔐 Which password follows ALL of our rules? → WolfFernShip52
  4. Lesson 4 Never share an OTP or PIN 🔢 Safe or unsafe: telling OTPs to callers? → an unsafe step
  5. Lesson 5 Two-step verification 🛡️ Which kind of proof is your fingerprint? → something you are
  6. Lesson 6 Logging out on shared devices 🖥️ Safe or risky on a shared computer: staying logged in? → risky on …
  7. Lesson 7 Privacy settings basics ⚙️ Safer or riskier setting: location always on? → a riskier setting
  8. Lesson 8 Part 1 test: privacy and passwords 🔒 Does this message give away private info or keep you safe? “I’m ho…

Part 2 · Online behaviour

Ages 8–18 — strangers online, cyberbullying, kind digital citizenship, digital footprint, photo consent, screen time and sleep, in-game purchases and age limits, and a Part 2 test.

  1. Lesson 9 Strangers online 🚩 Red flag or ordinary message? “Don’t tell your parents about our c…
  2. Lesson 10 Cyberbullying: what to do 🛑 Someone is bullying you online. Helpful step or step to avoid: sav…
  3. Lesson 11 Kind digital citizenship 💬 Kind or unkind comment? “Nice video. Maybe the sound could be a li…
  4. Lesson 12 Your digital footprint 👣 Fact or myth? A deleted post is gone forever. → a myth
  5. Lesson 13 Photo sharing and consent 📷 Respects or ignores consent: posting after a no? → ignores consent
  6. Lesson 14 Screen time, sleep and balance 👀 The 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes of screen work, look 20 feet a…
  7. Lesson 15 In-game purchases and age limits 🎮 Costs real money or free to do: a ₹49 coin pack? → costs real money
  8. Lesson 16 Part 2 test: online behaviour 🎮 A game is rated 12+. Which player is old enough to play it? → age …

Part 3 · Spotting scams and fakes

Ages 10–18 — phishing red flags, fake links, fake news and deepfakes, money scams, safe downloads and updates, public Wi-Fi, reporting and the final test.

  1. Lesson 17 Phishing red flags 🎣 Which red flag does this message show? “Reply within 10 minutes or…
  2. Lesson 18 Fake links and look-alike websites 🔗 Kite Bank’s real website is kitebank.example. Is this link real or…
  3. Lesson 19 Fake news and deepfakes 📰 A real check or not a real check: counting the likes? → not a real…
  4. Lesson 20 QR, lottery and job scams 💸 Fact or myth? You never need to scan a QR code to receive money. →…
  5. Lesson 21 Safe downloads, updates and antivirus 🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calcul…
  6. Lesson 22 Public Wi-Fi caution 📶 Fine on public Wi-Fi or wait for a safe network: paying by UPI? → …
  7. Lesson 23 Reporting and getting help ☎️ What is India’s national cyber crime helpline number? → 1930
  8. Lesson 24 Final test: cyber safety 💸 Fact or myth? Entering a UPI PIN means money is going out of the a…

What is cyber safety?

Cyber safety (or online safety) means using phones, computers, games and the internet in a way that keeps you, your information, your money and your friends safe. It is not about being scared of the internet — it is a set of habits, like looking both ways before crossing the road. This free course has three parts. Part 1, personal information and passwords: what is private, strong and weak passwords, passphrases, never sharing an OTP or PIN, two-step verification, logging out on shared devices and privacy settings. Part 2, online behaviour: strangers online, cyberbullying and what to do, kind digital citizenship, your digital footprint, photo sharing and consent, screen time and sleep, in-game purchases and age limits on apps. Part 3, spotting scams and fakes: phishing for kids (the red flags), fake links that look real, fake news and deepfakes, QR code and payment-app “receive money” scams, lottery and job scams, safe downloads and updates, public Wi-Fi, and how to report a problem — tell a trusted adult, report it on the app or site, and for cyber crime or online money fraud, the national cyber crime helpline 1930 and the official cyber crime reporting portal. All the web addresses in the course are made-up practice addresses ending in .example, and no real apps or companies are named.

Free cyber safety worksheets (PDF)

40 questions per sheet with an answer key — print, save as PDF or solve online.

Cyber safety classes near you — online or at home

Prefer a real teacher? TalentJR teachers take live online classes anywhere in India and visit homes in selected cities. Tell us what you need and our team will call you with timings and fees.

Live online classesSmall groups or 1:1 with a teacher, from home, any city.
Teacher at homeA TalentJR teacher visits your home (selected cities).
At a centreClasses at a TalentJR partner centre near you, where available.
How would you like classes?
My learning Progress in every course, time spent, badges, certificates and where to continue. AI for students Use AI tools safely and honestly. Typing game Type fast and accurately.

Digital Safety & Cyber Awareness questions

What is cyber safety for kids?

Cyber safety (online safety) means using phones, computers, games and the internet in ways that keep you, your information and your money safe: keeping private information private, using strong passwords, never sharing an OTP or PIN, dealing calmly with strangers and cyberbullying, and spotting phishing, fake links, fake news and scams. This course teaches these habits in 24 short lessons.

What are the most important online safety tips for students?

Keep your address, school, phone number, passwords, OTPs and location private. Use long passwords (12+ characters, 3 kinds, no names or years) and turn on two-step login. Never share an OTP or PIN. Don’t meet online-only friends or keep secrets for them. Don’t click strange links. Remember you never scan a QR code or enter a PIN to receive money. And always tell a trusted adult when something feels wrong.

What should my child do about cyberbullying?

Don’t reply, save screenshots as evidence, block the account, tell a trusted adult and report it on the app or site. It is never the child’s fault. If threats or crimes are involved, adults can report them on the official cyber crime reporting portal or call the national cyber crime helpline 1930.

How do I talk to my child about online safety? (for parents)

Start early and keep it calm and curious, not scary: ask which games and apps they use and what they enjoy. Agree on a few family rules together (private information stays private, ask before buying or downloading, no meeting online-only friends). Most important, promise they will never be in trouble for telling you about something that went wrong online — children who feel safe telling, tell early. Doing these lessons together and trying each lesson’s task is an easy way to start.

बच्चों को ऑनलाइन सुरक्षित कैसे रखें? (Hindi)

बच्चों को सिखाएँ कि घर का पता, स्कूल, फ़ोन नंबर, पासवर्ड, OTP और लोकेशन किसी से साझा न करें। लंबा पासवर्ड बनाएँ (कम से कम 12 अक्षर, नाम या जन्म-वर्ष नहीं)। OTP या PIN कोई भी माँगे — बैंक, गेम या दोस्त — कभी न बताएँ। अनजान लिंक पर क्लिक न करें, और पैसे पाने के लिए कभी QR कोड स्कैन या PIN डालने की ज़रूरत नहीं होती। कुछ भी गलत लगे तो किसी भरोसेमंद बड़े को बताएँ; ऑनलाइन धोखाधड़ी होने पर तुरंत राष्ट्रीय साइबर क्राइम हेल्पलाइन 1930 पर कॉल करें।

What age is this cyber safety course for?

Ages 8 to 18 — roughly Class 3 to Class 12. Parts 1 and 2 (passwords, privacy, strangers, bullying, screen time) suit children from about age 8, ideally with a parent; Part 3 (phishing, fake links, money scams, Wi-Fi) is most useful from about age 10 upwards.

How do I get a certificate?

Sign in and pass the 20-question test of a lesson (16 or more right) to earn its badge. Pass every lesson of a part — Part 1 is lessons 1–8, Part 2 is 9–16, Part 3 is 17–24 — and you get that part’s certificate, with a code anyone can check.

Is this cyber safety course free?

Yes. All 24 lessons, practice, tests, worksheets, badges and certificates are free. Live classes with a TalentJR teacher (online or at home) are paid — request a call back for fees.

Are there cyber safety or computer classes near me?

TalentJR teachers take live online classes anywhere in India and visit homes in selected cities. Use the call-back form (“Classes near you”) on this page and our team will call you.