Network Security Starter Pathway

Your Path to Expertise: Unlock Success with Network Security skills.

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Human skills

Both our course content and ongoing, 1:1 coaching from our Career Services team helps you develop the most sought-after soft & human skills this needed to thrive in this sector
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AI fluency

Artificial intelligence is transforming this sector; our course programs include the most current and crucial AI models that empower you to be a stand-out candidate in this industry

Technical ability

Learn the technical qualifications employers are actively looking for with accredited, industry-recognised training from world-leading education providers
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  • A gradient blue and green icon of two hands shaking, symbolizing partnership, agreement, or cooperation, on a white background.

    Human skills

    Both our course content and ongoing, 1:1 coaching from our Career Services team helps you develop the most sought-after soft & human skills this needed to thrive in this sector
  • A stylized icon of a brain, split into two halves—one green and one blue—with circuit-like lines and nodes inside, symbolizing artificial intelligence or technology merging with human thinking.

    AI fluency

    Artificial intelligence is transforming this sector; our course programs include the most current and crucial AI models that empower you to be a stand-out candidate in this industry
  • Technical ability

    Learn the technical qualifications employers are actively looking for with accredited, industry-recognised training from world-leading education providers

CompTIA Network+ course overview

The CompTIA Network+ certification is a highly regarded entry-level certification that opens doors to various network administration and IT roles. Gain practical skills and become proficient in working with a wide range of hardware, software, and networks.

The demand for CompTIA Network+ professionals continues to grow, offering you abundant opportunities to explore and excel in the IT world.

Study time: 40 hours

Modules breakdown

What you'll learn

CompTIA Network+ Examination

CompTIA Network+

1 x 90 minute exam, 90 questions.

AI Fundamentals course overview

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.

Designed to complement technology courses, this programme introduces the foundations of AI, generative AI, workplace applications, prompt design, productivity tools, and responsible AI practices. You'll develop the confidence to work effectively with AI tools while understanding the ethical, security, and organisational considerations that come with adoption.

Study time: 6 hours

Modules breakdown

What you'll learn

AI Fundamentals Examination

AI Fundamentals

Skill benchmarks, course assessments, and scenario-based simulations

CompTIA Security+ course overview

Elevate your Cyber Security career with the CompTIA Security+ certification. Recognised globally and highly sought after by employers, this course delves into network security, compliance, threats, access control, and more. 

Ideal for both beginners and experienced professionals, it's a solid foundation for advanced certifications like CISSP. With hands-on learning and expert instruction, you will gain the skills and knowledge to safeguard organisations from ever-evolving cyber threats. Take charge of your future and make a meaningful impact in the digital world with CompTIA Security+ by your side. 

Study time: 40 hours

Modules breakdown

What you'll learn

CompTIA Security+ Examination

CompTIA Security+

1 x 90 minute exam (included), 90 multiple choice and performance-based questions.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) course overview

The CCNA certification course is a globally recognised credential and covers a range of networking topics. If you are seeking to expand your existing skills, this course enhances your networking expertise, career prospects, and industry recognition.

Study time: 60 hours

Modules breakdown

What you'll learn

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Examination

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

1 x 120-minute multiple-choice exam, featuring 100-120 questions.

Future proof your career with AI certification:

AWS Certified AI Practitioner, is a course designed to provide a strong foundation in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and generative AI within the AWS Cloud ecosystem and is provided as standard with our tech career pathways*.

This certification validates your ability to understand AI concepts, identify practical business use cases, and leverage AWS services to build smarter, more efficient solutions without requiring a programming background.

By earning the AIF-C01 certification, you position yourself as a forward-thinking professional who can bridge the gap between technical teams and business strategy. You’ll gain the language, tools, and frameworks needed to guide AI initiatives, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure projects deliver measurable impact.

Course modules:

  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner Modules Breakdown:
  • Basic AI Concepts and Terminologies
  • Practical Use Cases for AI
  • The ML Development Lifecycle
  • ML Operations (MLOps)
  • Basic Concepts of Generative AI
  • Capabilities and Limitations of Generative AI
  • Building Generative AI Applications with AWS
  • Design Factors for Applications Using Foundation Models
  • Effective Prompt Engineering Techniques
  • Training, Fine-Tuning, and Evaluating Foundation Models

Study time: 10 learning hours

Exam: 1 x 90 minute exam, 65 multiple choice and multiple response questions

*content is made available once your first core pathway certification has been passed

Boost your employability with our career booster courses:

Your pathway also includes our communications skills and critical thinking course. While technical skills are important, communication and critical thinking skills are often the distinguishing factor that sets successful businesses and professionals apart. They enable individuals to effectively navigate the complexities of the business world, build strong relationships, and drive innovation and growth.

  • Communication essentials: This part of the course helps you build the skills to connect, influence, and lead with confidence. You'll cover topics such as AI-powered communication tools, intentional messaging, nonverbal techniques, technical communication strategies, and the power of effective writing to help you to convey ideas with clarity and impact in any professional setting.
    Critical thinking: Strengthen your ability to analyse, evaluate, and lead with clarity. This course covers challenging assumptions, investigating arguments, drawing sound conclusions, leveraging analogical thinking, overcoming cognitive biases, and applying critical thinking to leadership giving you the tools to make smarter decisions and guide teams with confidence.

What's included

When you enrol with Learning People, you get so much more than just a course.

  • What's included
    24-7 on-demand platform access
    Video lessons, tutor support, interactive practice labs, and practice exams
    Award winning StudentCare™ team
    97% Employment success with Career Services

Accreditors

We make sure we provide our students with the most relevant, industry standard content, which is why this course is made up of material accredited by the following education leaders.

CompTIA

Learning People is proud to hold a Platinum Partnership with CompTIA, the world’s leading association for IT certifications for career growth, providing globally recognised qualifications that set the benchmark for technical excellence. With over 2.5 million certifications issued worldwide, CompTIA has a longstanding reputation for empowering IT professionals at every stage of their careers, from entry-level to advanced roles.

CISCO

Cisco offers an industry-leading portfolio of technology innovations. With networking, security, collaboration, cloud management, and more, they help to securely connect industries and communities.

Microsoft

Microsoft Azure, commonly referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service created by Microsoft for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services through Microsoft-managed data centers.

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