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Cyber Security
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Our Cyber Security Traineeship gets you job-ready in just a few months, through our proven 5-step training path.
Study 100% online with the flexibility to learn around your lifestyle - ideal for full-time, part-time, or unemployed learners.
Entry-level IT roles typically start at £30K, increasing to £50K+ as you progress in your cyber security career.
Our expert recruitment team works only with our graduates to secure your dream role through our UK-wide partnerships.
If you don’t receive a job offer within 12 weeks of completing your studies, we will refund 100% of your course fees.
Each stage has a defined goal: build your IT core, apply it in LiveLabs, validate with recognised exams, secure your first role in IT, then progress to specialise in Cyber Security.
Step 1
Complete accredited IT courses from CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco through an online portal with videos, presentations and quizzes.
Step 2
Use real, internet-connected lab environments from home to configure systems, test changes and follow guided practical exercises.
Step 3
Practise with extensive mock tests before we book your official CompTIA exams when you are ready.
Step 4
Work with a dedicated Recruitment Mentor who will tailor your CV, prepare you for interviews and help source suitable IT roles.
Step 5
While working as an IT Technician, continue into advanced cyber security training and prepare for progression into analyst-level roles.
Step 1 learning modules plus Step 5 cyber progression
Step 1 foundation
CompTIA Tech+ is designed to equip aspiring IT professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to begin building confidence in the technology industry.
The course covers a wide range of topics, from foundational IT concepts through to infrastructure, networking fundamentals, operating systems, software applications, web browsing security and more.
Throughout the course, you work through interactive modules that help build a robust understanding of the wider IT landscape before moving into more specialised support, networking and security content.
Step 1 foundation
CompTIA A+ is the foundational certification pathway for modern IT support and operations. In your Traineeship, this module gives you practical confidence with the same day-to-day scenarios employers expect from junior technicians and support analysts.
You learn through guided portal content, practical labs and structured revision so you can move from theory into confident troubleshooting. The 220-1201 and 220-1202 syllabus combination ensures your base knowledge is broad enough to support later cyber specialisation.
This is also where many learners build the first proof points they use in interviews, as it covers both customer-facing support issues and core operational procedures needed in real entry-level roles.
Step 1 networking
Networking underpins every cyber and IT function. Network+ builds your ability to design, configure and maintain reliable network infrastructure while understanding the security implications of each technical decision.
You progress beyond theory into architecture awareness, monitoring, segmentation and troubleshooting, which gives you stronger interview credibility for roles that bridge support, infrastructure and security operations.
The module also strengthens your confidence in enterprise tooling and network hygiene standards that are essential before moving into deeper cyber security content.
Step 1 security core
Security+ is a globally recognised baseline cyber course and a key milestone for learners moving from general IT into dedicated security pathways. It validates practical understanding of threats, controls and incident handling.
Rather than staying theoretical, the content is applied and operational. You learn how to assess exposure, interpret risk and respond with structured controls, which directly maps to junior cyber and SOC-adjacent responsibilities.
For many employers, Security+ is an important signal that you understand both technical security fundamentals and governance-minded thinking in real environments.
Step 1 Microsoft module
Azure Fundamentals introduces Microsoft's cloud ecosystem and the core concepts that now sit behind modern IT delivery. It helps you understand how businesses use cloud services, why cloud security matters and how platform choices impact cost and performance.
You gain a practical working overview of Azure architecture, compute, networking and storage. This makes your profile far more current for employers who expect cloud awareness even at entry level.
The module also supports stronger interview language around cloud migration, governance, shared responsibility and service-level thinking.
Step 1 Cisco module
Cisco CCNA 200-301 is Cisco's associate-level networking certification and gives you deeper coverage of enterprise networking concepts that are highly transferable into infrastructure and cyber pathways.
The course develops confidence in routing, switching and network access control while introducing automation and programmability concepts expected in modern environments.
It is especially valuable for learners who want to understand how network design choices affect resilience, observability and security posture in production systems.
Step 5 cyber course
Linux skills are essential across cloud estates, server environments, DevSecOps workflows and many offensive/defensive security toolchains. Linux+ gives you operational confidence where many junior candidates usually struggle.
You build practical capability in system configuration, shell workflows, file permissions and services, helping you operate comfortably in Linux-first environments common in cyber security.
This module strengthens your technical depth before progressing into analyst and specialist-level cyber responsibilities.
Step 5 cyber course
PenTest+ is a hands-on penetration testing pathway built around practical attack simulation, vulnerability discovery and reporting discipline. It helps you understand offensive techniques and, critically, how organisations defend against them.
You work through reconnaissance, exploitation concepts and post-compromise thinking while improving your ability to document findings clearly and professionally for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This module supports progression toward analyst and testing pathways where structured methodology and communication quality matter as much as technical depth.
Step 5 cyber course
CySA+ is an intermediate cyber analyst certification focused on detection, analysis and response in modern security operations. It builds the behavioural-analytics mindset needed to identify suspicious activity and respond with structure.
You strengthen capability in vulnerability management, triage and incident response while improving your understanding of how tooling and architecture support faster containment and recovery.
This is a strong progression module for learners targeting SOC, security analyst or blue-team career tracks after initial IT experience.
Expert support that keeps your progress practical and focused
Cyber security tutor
My journey into IT started as a hobby gaming which turned into a career. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years. I have worked for many different IT companies and held positions from an entry-level Technician to a Network Administrator in a large corporate company.
I have gained much experience working in different environments. I always keep myself up to date on the latest technology and update my certifications to provide expert tutor support on the latest curriculum.
Your recruitment phase is delivered as a guided process, with clear actions at each stage so you can move from training into real role outcomes with confidence.
Open each stage to review exactly what support is included.
Our CV review service ensures you make a strong first impression from the outset. Your CV will be professionally rewritten and tailored specifically for the IT industry, highlighting your new skills, certifications, and transferable experience. We focus on aligning your CV with what employers are actively looking for, helping you stand out. The result is a targeted CV that significantly improves your chances of securing interviews and progressing through the recruitment process quickly.
The consultation sets the foundation for a successful start to your recruitment journey. You will begin with a dedicated consultation to understand your goals and experience, allowing us to identify the most suitable roles for you. From there, we create a clear, structured recruitment plan, ensuring your applications are targeted, relevant, and competitive, giving you the best possible chance of securing your first role quickly and confidently.
Our job placement support is designed to connect you with the right opportunities quickly and effectively. Your dedicated Recruitment Mentor will actively source suitable roles through our network of partner employers and companies hiring in your area. Alongside this, you will receive comprehensive interview preparation and proven techniques, ensuring you feel confident, prepared, and ready to succeed throughout the hiring process.
Once you have been placed into an IT role, our focus is on helping you build experience while continuing your development. You will gain valuable hands-on IT skills in your position while progressing through advanced cyber security training alongside your role. With ongoing guidance and support, we will help you map out your next steps, positioning you to move into higher-level roles such as Cyber Security Analyst as your experience and expertise grow.
Stage one role
IT Support / Technician
This is where most trainees first build day-to-day commercial IT experience and create the operational base that supports later cyber progression.
Read moreYou will be applying what you learned in training in a real workplace while continuing to grow your technical range, communication skills, and problem-solving ability.
Typical responsibilities include:
Average starting salary: £30,000
Progression role
Cyber Security Analyst
After building industry experience in your first role, this is the specialist cyber position your progression pathway is designed to support.
Read moreYou will move beyond general IT support into security monitoring, investigation, and protection work, giving you a clearer route into long-term cyber specialism.
Typical responsibilities include:
Average starting salary: £50,000
Organisations our students have gone on to work with
We've got you covered. Under our job guarantee or your money back policy, we'll place you into an IT role within 12 weeks of completing your Traineeship, within 20 miles of your home and with an average starting salary of £30,000. If we're unable to do so, we'll refund all your course fees within 10 working days - no hassle, no questions.
Secure a role close to home. We guarantee job opportunities within 20 miles, so you will not need to relocate.
Step into a high-paying career, with our graduates earning £30,000+ on average in their first role.
After completing your training, we have a 12-week recruitment window to secure your new role.
No job? No risk. If we cannot get you into a role within 12 weeks, your course fees will be refunded within 10 days.
We're committed to helping you launch a successful career in IT, or your money back.
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Yes. Throughout the Traineeship, you will work in a virtual lab environment where you will complete practical tasks and scenarios based on real cyber security situations.
As you progress through the programme, you will move into full-time employment as an IT Technician, where you will gain hands-on industry experience while continuing to specialise in cyber security.
This combination of structured training and real-world work experience ensures you are building both the technical skills and practical knowledge employers are looking for.
After completing the programme, you will be supported into an entry-level IT Technician role, which is where most learners begin building hands-on industry experience.
From there, with experience and continued development, you can progress into cyber security roles such as:
We continue to support you with your career progression, including helping you move into a dedicated cyber security role after gaining industry experience.
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