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Entry Routes - Training

Training is a key entry route into cyber security for those who don't have regulated qualifications, or would rather learn 'on the job' to gain experience in the sector.

The NCSC Certified Training scheme provides a benchmark for cyber security training by assuring the quality of both content and its delivery.

Whether you are new to cyber security or you are an experienced security professional looking to enhance your skills, certified training can help you find the right training.
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Below we have listed several resources and training programmes to help you start on your journey to becoming a cyber security professional.

Online Learning Resources

Organisation 

Description 

Try Hack Me 

Hands-on cyber security training through real-world scenarios. Learn cyber security with fun gamified labs and challenges. 

Amazon 

Cyber Security Awareness Training. Fun and impactful cybersecurity training, provided by Amazon. 

CISCO 

Introduction to Cyber Security – This introductory course takes you inside the world of cybersecurity. 

Hacker 101 

Hacker101 is a free class for web security. Whether you’re a programmer with an interest in bug bounties or a seasoned security professional, Hacker 101 has something to teach you. 

IBM 

IT Fundamentals for Cyber Security - Coursera Course. Launch your career in Cybersecurity; acquire the knowledge you need to work in the sector. 

Microsoft Technologies Training 

Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals 

SANS 

SANS Cyber Aces - Learn the Fundamentals of Cyber Security for free 

udemy 

Discounted online Cyber Security training courses 

Future Learn 

Various online training courses in Cyber Security, free trial then subscription 

CompTIA 

Online courses in the CompTIA Cyber Security Pathway, free trial then subscription 

edX 

Online access to college courses from Harvard, MIT and more of the world's leading universities 

Open University 

Free course from the Open University including: - Information security 
- Introduction to cyber security 
- An introduction to computers and computer systems 
- IT: device to device communication 
- Network security 
- Successful IT systems 

Offensive Security 

Learn fundamentals courses will equip students with confidence to begin training towards a cyber security specialisation. 

Hack the Box 

Cyber Security Training – Interaction courses for every skill level, ranging from fundamental to expert 

Cyber Security and Growth

Follow this roadmap if you want to learn more about cybersecurity and are unsure where to start. It covers what you need to do and how to do it.

 

Cyber Security Bootcamps

Capslock 

Cyber Security Bootcamp 

Talent Academy 

Cyber Security Course 

Learning Curve Group 

Cyber Security 

Firebrand 

Cyber Technician 

Vision2learn 

Cyber Security Skills Bootcamp 

Code Nation 

Master: Cyber 

Cyber Ready 

Cyber Ready – Developing Cyber Talent 

 

Entry Level Certifications

Organisation 

Cert Title 

CompTIA 

ITF+ 

CompTIA 

A+ 

(ISC)2

Certified in Cybersecurity 

BCS 

Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles 

ISACA 

Information Technology Certified Associate 

SANS/GIAC 

GIAC Information Security Fundamentals 

SANS/GIAC 

GIAC Security Essentials 

EC Council 

Network, Ethical Hacking & Digital Forensics Essentials 

APMG 

IT Security Foundation 

AWS 

Cloud Practitioner Foundational 

IT Governance 

Certified Cyber Security Foundation Training Course 

The Cyber Scheme

Cyber Scheme Foundation Level

 

 

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