The industry
Cyber Security roles are in high demand within the tech industry, and the sector is now worth an estimated £136 billion.
PenTester Pathway
Develop your skills and capability to start your career in Cyber Security.
Why choose the PenTester Pathway?
Opportunities
Cyber security salaries consistently exceed the national average and according to Cyber Security Ventures there will still be an estimated 3.5 million unfilled cyber security jobs worldwide in 2025.
Job insights
Here are some potential job roles you could pursue after completing this pathway:
Network Security Analyst
Understands hacking methodologies to anticipate security breaches, researches new ways to protects networks and implemenets security mearsures such as firewalls and data encryption.
Security Analyst
Protects an organisation's computer systems and data from cyber threats. Monitors networks for security breaches, investigates incidents, implements security measures, and develops strategies to prevent future attacks.
Penetration Tester
Applies the appropriate tools for penetration testing, tests and reviews physical security and locates, assesses and manages vulnerabilities.
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
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.
AWS
Amazon Web Services is a subsidiary of Amazon providing on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
UK Cyber Security Council
The UK Cyber Security Council is the Government backed body for the Cyber Security profession. It sets the national standards for skills, ethics and career progression, ensuring that qualifications and job roles across the UK are consistent and trusted.
IT Foundations course overview
Our IT Foundations course has been created to provide you with a holistic introduction to the foundations of Information Technology (IT), focusing on the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand, operate, and troubleshoot computer systems.
You'll cover hardware, operating systems, networking, software, and IT support practices while also learning the foundations of cybersecurity in today’s digital world.
Study time: 30 guided learning hours
Modules breakdown
What you'll learn
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: 80 guided learning hours
Modules breakdown
What you'll learn
CompTIA Network+ Examination
CompTIA Network+
1 x 90 minute exam, 90 questions.
ACSP incorporating CompTIA Security+ course overview
CompTIA Security+: Recognised globally and highly sought after by employers, this course will elevate your cyber security career and 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: 80 guided learning hours
Communication essentials: This 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.
Study time: 11 guided learning hours
Workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion: This course empowers learners to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in any workplace. Explore the meaning and impact of DEI, recognize behaviours that support or hinder inclusion, and discover practical strategies to build a resilient, inclusive culture. Learn how to embed DEI into everyday practices and drive meaningful, lasting organizational change.
Study time: 1 guided learning hour
Modules breakdown
What you'll learn
CompTIA Security+ Examination
CompTIA Security+
1 x 90 minute exam (included), 90 multiple choice and performance-based questions.
CompTIA PenTest+ course overview
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.
Study time: 80 guided learning hours
Modules breakdown
What you'll learn
CompTIA PenTest+ Examination
CompTIA PenTest+
1 x 165 minute exam (included), 90 multiple choice and performance-based 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 course:
Your pathway also includes our critical thinking course. While technical skills are important, 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 and drive innovation and growth.
- 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.
