Cybersecurity Courses
97% employment success rate | Starting salaries from £35K-£60K | Flexible online learning in your own time | Explore topics like ethical hacking, pentesting, and network security in our range of cyber security courses. Hone in on practical skills and earn cyber security certifications accredited by CompTIA, Cisco, the EC-Council, and AWS.
Our full list of cybersecurity courses & certifications
With over 15 years of experience in the tech education space, we’re proud to have helped tens-of-thousands of students gain in-demand cybersecurity skills and secure exciting new roles at companies and institutions such as Deloitte, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Sky, and hundreds more. Take a look at our full list of courses below.
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EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (E|CSA)
Explore modern infrastructure, OS, and app testing in the EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (E|CSA) course – perfect for those interested in hacking and penetration testing.
ECIH | EC-Council Certified Incident Handler Course
Develop the fundamental skills required to effectively handle and respond to computer security incidents in an information system with the Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) course.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Advance your IT career with the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. Designed for future information security leaders, gain global recognition today.
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Showcase your IT expertise with the SSCP certification from ISC2. Learn to implement, monitor, and secure IT infrastructure with globally recognized skills.
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Become a cloud security expert with CCSP, a globally recognised certification that helps you to advance your career in cloud security.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Demonstrate your expertise in IT auditing with the globally recognised Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification. Boost your skills, credibility, and career in cybersecurity.
4 million
The number of additional cyber professionals needed globally by 2030 (World Economic Forum)
97% employment success
For people who complete our courses and Career Services program.
£35K - £60K
Average starting salary band for entry and junior-level qualified cyber professionals.
There’s never been a better time to get into cybersecurity...
You may have noticed that headline-making cyber attacks are on the rise. With four in ten businesses (43%) having experienced a cyber breach or attack in the past year, and Cisco reporting that they handle 550 billion security events every day, the urgent need for cyber professionals in the UK and globally is shockingly clear.
In fact, recent data from the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology illuminates that half (49%) of UK businesses have a cyber skills gap.
Whether you’re navigating the world of cybersecurity for the first time, or you're looking to progress your career and build on existing experience, we have the courses and expertise you need.
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Did You Know? Cyber professionals earn above the national average salary
The mean salary for cybersecurity professionals is £56,030 in the UK according to Adzuna, one of the UK's most comprehensive job search engines. This is 46.3% more than the overall national mean salary.
Starting salaries range between £35,000 and £60,000 on average in the UK.
What jobs or roles can I get after studying cybersecurity courses?
The good news: demand for cyber professionals globally and in the UK is high, with cyber salaries coming in at around 24% above the national average to reflect this demand.
It's a fact that the UK was recently named the most targeted country for cyber attacks and that nearly half of UK businesses have a cyber skills gap in their workforce.
Some of the most commonly advertised and sought-after cybersecurity roles, with the average UK salaries, are:
- SOC Analyst - Average salary £50k
- Security Engineer - Average salary £40k
- Cybersecurity Analyst - Average salary £60k
- Cybersecurity Officer - Average salary £80k
- Ethical Hacker - Average salary £90k
- Penetration Tester - Average salary £50k
- Chief Information Security Auditor - Average salary £110k
- Chief Information Security Officer - Average salary £200k
- Cybersecurity Consultant - Average salary £60k
Industry-recognised cybersecurity certifications can unlock decent starting salaries at entry and junior levels if you're starting or switching your career. More advanced cyber courses can also help you progress to more senior, higher-paid roles within the sector.
Learn more on our dedicated guides on how to get into cybersecurity and how to become a cyber specialist.
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