Online – Cyber Security Skills Bootcamps! Essex, Herts, Kent and Surrey.

This is a 12 week online programme with a maximum of 3 days of 4 hour sessions a week.

Guaranteed interviews in Greater London are available to all candidates upon successful completion of the programme.

These Bootcamps are available for residents in Essex, Herts, Kent and Surrey, as long as they are able to attend interviews in Greater London and prepared to travel to London to work after securing employment.

Learners must have access to a laptop or computer with a camera and microphone and access to Microsoft Office.

AT A GLANCE Skills Bootcamps are free, high-impact, short-term programmes, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed by employers in your area. You will develop job-ready skills, which will fast-track you to an interview with an employer in the cyber security industry.

Course Units:

Week 1 –            Introduction to Cyber Security and the digitization of data and course format

Week 2 –            Instigating Cybersecurity careers and roles including self-employment

Week 3 –            Cybersecurity basics and who’s at risk

Week 4 –            Core terminology and Cyber Awareness including Vulnerabilities and Threats

Week 5 –            Types of attacks on organisations and individuals

Week 6 –            Internal and external threats to information security

Week 7 –            Cybersecurity measures to protect your business including Cryptography

Week 8 –            Managing organisational vulnerabilities

Week 9 –            Improving information security

Week 10 –         Dealing with lost or stolen confidential information

Week 11 –         Job Preparation – Networking, LinkedIn Profile,, Personal Portfolio Website, CV Preparation, Interview Preparation, Job Search Strategy,  Continuous Learning Resources

Week 12 –         Final Assessments and program graduation  

Benefits to Learners

There are several benefits to individual learners and employees for participating in a Skills Bootcamp

• Guaranteed job interview (for those unemployed or looking to change careers)
• Perfect for individuals looking to change their career through upskilling
• Delivered via distance learning, allowing learners to choose when and where to study
• Perfect for individuals who are looking to study a new topic before completing an apprenticeship in their chosen topic
• Engaging and interactive activities that stretch learners’ thinking and help put their new, extended knowledge into practice
• Expert curriculum tutors are assigned to provide the support learners need to succeed
• Develop learners’ knowledge, skills and confidence to enhance their future work and life
• Personalised learning support from our excellent team of Learner Support Advisors
• Support with future progression through our Careers and Progression Team

Possible Vacancies:

• Cyber Security Apprentice        
• Data Handler                
• Administration co-ordinator       
• Tier 1 support analyst                         
• IT Administrator                                
• Self Employment