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Cyber Security Ethical Hacker Program (Entry-Level)

97% employment success | Starting salaries from $90K-$130K | Online learning

Our ethical hacker training program fully supports you from enrolment to employment, with everything you need to be a job-ready, in-demand candidate for ethical hacker roles. Gain the qualifications and AI skills you need, with career coaching and job placement support that ensures you land your first role in the cybersecurity industry.

From $245/mo

Cyber Security Ethical Hacker Program (Entry-Level)

Our ethical hacker training program blends flexible online learning, AI skills training, career guidance, and exclusive job opportunities through our employer network.

This program is designed for people without prior experience, helping you go from beginner to job-market-ready in as little as a few months. Our ethical hacker program includes key industry-recognised certifications that will prove to employers you have the technical knowledge and practical skills for a range of job roles in cyber, network security, or ethical hacking.

This program also includes sector-specific AI modules and access to long-term career support from our Career Services to help you apply for jobs and prepare for interviews with confidence. Once you pass your first exam, you'll also gain access to our employee network, through which we can make direct introductions to potential employers.

Learn the technical, AI, and human skills you need to break into cybersecurity and ethical hacking. 

 

Prices from $245/mo*  

 

We aim to make our training affordable for everyone. Discover how you could finance this with our available payment plans and finance options

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*This is an indication of the standard course program price. Get in touch for a bespoke quote built around your personal career goals.

Key program information

  • Courses & Certifications

    This training program includes the following industry-recognised certifications.

    IT Foundations
    AI Fundamentals
    CompTIA Network+
    CompTIA Security+
    CompTIA PenTest+
    EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH AI)
    Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals AI 900
  • What Else is Included?
    A dedicated StudentCareTM contact for the length of your course licence
    Access to live classes with experienced tutors
    Long-term Career Support (CVs, interviews, etc.) even after you land your first job
    Access to our exclusive employer network job opportunities
  • Example Job Opportunities on Completion

    With example entry-level salary bands.

    Junior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst [$90K - $100K]
    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) [$100K - $130K]
    Cybersecurity Analyst [$90K - $110K]
How you'll be assessed

Multiple choice and performance-based exams

Certification

Digital certificates for included certifications

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Course Guide

The key facts about your online training.

Study time

Roughly 250 hours for the full program

Assessment

Multiple choice and performance-based exams

Prerequisites

Entry-level

Become a certified ethical hacker with our entry-level cybersecurity program

  • 97% employment success rate after completing our Career Services program
  • Access to exclusive job opportunities from leading employers with Leap Careers.
  • We’ve helped place thousands of students at the biggest companies all over the world
  • Enquire today and we’ll send you a free essential guide to careers in cyber security and ethical hacking
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The Skills Trifecta: Technical, AI, Human

In today's rapidly shifting employment landscape, certifications or technical expertise alone are no longer enough to guarantee career success.

True market competitiveness belongs to professionals who master the "Skills Trifecta", the powerful combination of three critical domains that modern employers actively look for: technical, AI, and human.

This is why all our learning pathways and programs include soft skills coaching and sector-relevant AI training alongside technical certifications. You can visit our dedicated page to learn more about our integrated, sector-specific AI skill training

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Developing this trifecta of skills gives you a strong competitive advantage on the job market

Included Certifications

Our core entry-level cyber learning program includes the following certifications:

IT Foundations

Your gateway to tech, IT Foundations provides a truly comprehensive insight to computer hardware and software. You'll develop real-world skills with an emphasis on problem-solving, technical support, and troubleshooting network and system performance issues using industry-standard approaches, including the CompTIA troubleshooting methodology. 

AI Fundamentals 

AI is transforming how technology is designed, delivered, and used across every industry. Our AI Fundamentals course gives you the essential knowledge and practical skills to understand, use, and apply artificial intelligence responsibly, supporting their journey across technical pathways and helping you stay relevant in a rapidly changing workplace.

CompTIA Network+

This course teaches you how data moves across the globe, focusing on network design, connectivity, and the complex protocols that allow different devices to communicate with one another. It is a critical layer for any cyber professional because most digital threats occur over a network, making it impossible to defend a perimeter that you do not fully understand.

CompTIA Security+

You will master the fundamentals of risk management, threat detection, and the proactive defensive strategies used to protect an organisation's digital assets from modern attackers. It serves as the ultimate "door-opener" for your new career, proving to employers that you have the specific security mindset and baseline knowledge required to step into a professional security role.

CompTIA Pentest+

CompTIA PenTest+ is the only Penetration Testing exam with both hands-on, performance-based and multiple-choice questions. This helps to ensure each candidate possesses the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform tasks on systems. Throughout the certification process, individuals will develop practical skills related to penetration testing, such as how to perform vulnerability scans, identify and exploit vulnerabilities, and conduct penetration tests in a safe and ethical manner. 

EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH AI)

The Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH AI) course is a globally recognised certification that equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to identify system vulnerabilities, understand the techniques used by cybercriminals, and implement effective security defences. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, you'll gain high-value / real-world skills that will demonstrate true cybersecurity capabilities.

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals AI 900

The perfect starting point for people considering a career shift into AI, cyber, or data science fields. The Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals AI 900 demonstrates your foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) concepts, as well as how these concepts are implemented using Microsoft Azure services.

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Please note that we can tailor your learning pathway to exactly fit your career goals or current situation. We offer a completely free career consultation, in which our experienced Career Consultants can help you find the ideal learning program.

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Exams You'd Take

Here is more information about the exams you'll take to complete this cyber training program.

 

CompTIA Network+ Exam

  • Format: Multiple choice and performance-based
  • Number of questions: Maximum of 90 questions
  • Pass mark: 720 (on a scale of 100-900)
  • Duration: 90 minutes

 

AI Fundamentals

Throughout the pathway, learners complete skill benchmarks, course assessments, and scenario-based simulations to validate their knowledge.

 

CompTIA Security+ Exam

  • Format: Multiple choice and performance-based
  • Number of questions: Maximum of 90 questions
  • Pass mark: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
  • Duration: 90 minutes

 

EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH AI) Exam

  • Format: Multiple choice and performance-based
  • Number of questions: Maximum of 125 questions
  • Pass mark: Between 60% and 85%, depending on exam form administered
  • Duration: 240 minutes

 

CompTIA PenTest+

  • Format: A mix of traditional multiple-choice (single and multiple-response) and Performance-Based Questions (PBQs). The PBQs appear right at the beginning of the exam and require you to perform hands-on tasks in a simulated environment, such as analysing code snippets, configuring security tools, or mapping network vulnerabilities.
  • Number of questions: A maximum of 90 questions.
  • Pass mark: 750 on a scale of 100–900. Because CompTIA uses a weighted, scaled scoring system based on question difficulty, this does not translate to a clean percentage.
  • Duration: 165 minutes (2 hours and 45 minutes) of active testing time.

 

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals AI 900

  • Format: Interactive question types including multiple-choice, multiple-response, drag-and-drop, hot area, and scenario-based questions.
  • Number of questions: Approximately 40–60 questions.
  • Pass mark: 700 out of 1000 (scaled score, meaning it does not translate directly to a flat 70%).
  • Duration: 45 minutes of active exam time (with 65 minutes total "seat time" to allow for onboarding, agreements, and tutorials).

Certification Pre-requisites

There are no official pre-requisites for the first certification you will need to break into the cyber sector: the CompTIA A+. However, you will require the A+ to complete the intermediate certifications. 

  • CompTIA Network+ Pre-requisites - Completion of the CompTIA A+, or experience working with networking hardware and software
  • CompTIA Security+ Pre-requisites - Either completed the CompTIA A+ and Network+ or strong experience in computers and networking 
  • EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH AI) - Completion of CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+ or 2 years of work experience in information security, hardware, and networking
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals AI 900 - None, but fundamental knowledge of Azure, AI and machine learning applications would be helpful

What Support is Included in Your Program?

All of our learning programs include premium support that helps set you up to be successful in your exams but also in your job search. 

We're proud of our 97% employment success rate, which applies to students who take advantage of our full, premium learning programs that include student and career support.

This includes, as standard, included in your program cost:

  • A dedicated StudentCareTM contact for the length of your course licence
  • Access to live classes with experienced tutors
  • Long-term Career Support (CVs, interviews, etc.) even after you land your first job
  • Access to our exclusive employer network job opportunities
  • Invites to our webinars with industry thought leaders (great for networking)

You can learn more about how our StudentCareTM and Career Services teams can support you on our dedicated pages. 

Get certified the Learning People way

Career-ready education. Get the skills you need for the career you want.

Be in control of your learning journey. Enjoy flexible and self-paced training that fits around your schedule. Learn when and where it suits you.

Our training is regularly updated to align with the latest technologies and trends, so you can be confident that you're equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Learn from the best in the field. Interact with our industry experts, ask your questions, and seek advice. We have the knowledge you need to succeed.

Globally recognised certifications that hold real value in your chosen industry. We’ll create a unique pathway, so you’re equipped with the certifications you need for the job you want.

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