Develop your skills and capability to start your career in Cyber Security.
The UK's growing and cutting edge cyber security sector will be boosted by millions in new investment and a roadmap for growth, as part of the Plan for Change (GOV.UK, 2025). There will still be an estimated 3.5 million unfilled cyber security jobs worldwide by the end of this year (Cybersecurity Ventures, 2024).
The mean salary for cyber security professionals in the UK is £56,030 (Adzuna Intelligence, 2025), which is 46.3% more than the overall national mean salary.
Here are some potential job roles you could pursue after completing this pathway:
Installs and configures computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners. Also monitors and maintains computer systems and networks.
Manages and maintains computer networks, ensuring they operate efficiently and securely. Responsible for the infrastructure that connects computers, including hardware like routers and switches, as well as software and user access.
Maintains the security of an organisation's IT systems. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots security solutions, as well as developing and implementing security policies and procedures. Also monitors network activity, manages access controls, and responds to security incidents.
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.
The leading global IT trade association, CompTIA, gives the industry a unified voice and real leadership in the IT community. As a non-profit organisation, CompTIA offers a unique range of training courses that validate your IT skills without restricting you to individual product suites.
Upon completion of your pathway, you'll have gained these three, industry recognised certifications.
1 x 90 minute exam, 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions
1 x 90 minute exam, 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions
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:
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
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. Once our students pass their first certification and gain access to our Career Services team, we unlock access to this two-part course designed to refine your communication abilities and critical thinking skills.
