Tech & Digital

Cybersecurity Employment-ship

Train in threat detection, cloud security and compliance, then move into a live security role.

Cybersecurity Employment-ship

Duration

150 hours + job support

Delivery

100% online

Only when we secure you employment

£1,200

Typical salary

£30,000 – £45,000 starting range

Overview

What this programme is

Cybersecurity remains one of the most under-supplied skill areas in the world, with employers hiring for attitude and capability rather than degrees.

What you'll learn

Security+ foundations: threats, attacks, architecture and cryptography

CySA+ behavioural analytics and threat detection

PenTest+ vulnerability assessment and testing basics

Networking and operating system security

SIEM monitoring, triage and incident response

Vulnerability management and patching

Cloud security across AWS and Azure

Governance, risk, compliance and ISO 27001

Phishing, malware and social engineering analysis

Blue-team labs and capstone incident simulation

Certifications you can work towards

CompTIA Security+· 30 hours 25 minutes CompTIA CySA+· 35 hours CompTIA PenTest+· 34 hours 24 minutes CompTIA Network+· 46 hours 35 minutes CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and Core 2)· 42 hours 28 minutes

Who it's for

  • Complete beginners with strong problem-solving instincts
  • IT support staff wanting to specialise in security
  • Career changers from analytical or investigative backgrounds

How Employment-ship works

Get started

Speak to an advisor - your onboarding, assessment and enrolment are all included.

Get trained

Complete an industry-led programme with mentoring and real-world projects.

Start the job

Move into a paid role with a hiring partner once you're job-ready.

Pay once employed

Once we secure you employment, you pay a one-off £1,200 - nothing else, ever.

FAQs

Cybersecurity - questions, answered

How the Employment-ship works, who it's for and what to expect. Still unsure? Speak to an advisor and we'll talk it through with you.

Is this programme open to everyone?

Yes - Cybersecurity is genuinely open to everyone. You don't need a degree, prior tech experience or any particular background. We welcome career changers, returners, school leavers, graduates and complete beginners. If you can commit to the training and want to work in this field, you're in.

How does the Employment-ship actually work?

It's simple: you get trained first, then get hired, and only then do you start paying. Speak to an advisor to get started - onboarding, assessment and enrolment are all included. You complete your training 100% online, we support you into a paid role, and once we secure you employment, you pay a one-off £1,200 - nothing else, ever. Everything is explained in full before you commit.

Is the training really provided?

Everything you need is included - course materials, certification prep and exam support, all as part of the programme. You don't pay for training separately, and there's no hidden equipment cost to get started.

I've never worked in tech - can I still do this?

Absolutely. Most people on this programme are career changers coming from retail, hospitality, admin, trades, finance or completely different fields. The training starts from the fundamentals and builds you up to a job-ready level, with instructors and support guiding you through every step.

How is the training delivered?

100% online. All sessions are delivered online with flexible and evening options, so you can keep your current job and learn from anywhere.

Can I study around my job and other commitments?

Yes. Because it's online and flexible, you can fit training around work, family and other commitments. The schedule is designed for people who are already busy - that's exactly who this programme was built for.

When do I start paying?

You pay a one-off £1,200 once we secure you employment - nothing else, ever. An advisor will walk you through all the details before you sign up, so there are no surprises.

How do I get started?

Speak to an advisor for a free, no-obligation chat. We'll talk through your goals, match you to the right track and walk you through enrolment - onboarding and assessment are all included. Once we secure you employment, you pay a one-off £1,200 - nothing else, ever. Everything is explained in full before you commit.

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Ready to start Cybersecurity?

We'll walk you through everything, including training dates, hiring partners and your salary contribution once you're employed.