About the opportunity

Launch your cyber security career with Netcom Training’s government-funded Cyber Security course. Gain practical skills in threat intelligence, vulnerability testing and incident response, developing the technical knowledge needed to protect IT systems and prepare for security roles. Earn a Level 3 NCFE Certificate in Cyber Security Practices through practical online workshops.

Course Details

• Duration: 14 weeks
• Format: Online, practical workshops
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6-9pm
• Qualification: NCFE Certificate in Cyber Security Practices (Level 3)

What you’ll learn

• Cyber Principles: Understand core frameworks and cyber security principles.
• Threat Intelligence: Identify risks and analyse threats to IT systems.
• Vulnerability Testing: Conduct security testing, identify vulnerabilities and implement controls.
• Incident Response: Learn how to prepare for and respond to cyber security incidents.
• Ethics & Law: Understand relevant legislation and ethical conduct within the cyber security sector.

Career Pathway

• Successful participants are positioned for technical roles such as Trainee Cyber Security Analyst, SOC Analyst or Junior Information Security Officer.
• You’ll be introduced to our hiring partner to maximise your chances of landing a role, with previous learners progressing into cyber security and IT support positions.

Price: £0

• This is a fully government-funded course - there are no fees to pay.

To be eligible, you must:

• Live in the West Midlands.
• Be aged 19 or over.
• Earn below the gross annual wage cap of £34,194.
• Not currently be undertaking other government-funded training.
• Have lived in the UK/EU for the last three years and have the right to work in the UK. Student and Graduate visas are not eligible.