Cyber Security Course
A programme designed to get you hired
- Study in 16 or 28 weeks
- Live, tutor-led, online sessions
- Includes industry certs
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About the course
Our course is designed to give you a foundational understanding of cyber security in a business context - allowing you to step into any cyber role in as little as 16 weeks.
You'll participate on the course as a trainee cyber security consultant, working in a team at a fictional company to improve their security posture.
This hands-on approach means you'll learn by doing - allowing you to develop key skills in a workplace context.
What you'll learn
You'll tackle the course over 5 key problem areas, looking at some of these topics.
Understanding Business
- Ethics
- Culture
- Cyber Awareness
- Risk
Security by Design
- Networks
- Operating Systems
- Governance & Compliance
- Laws & Regs
- Audit
Applied Security
- Endpoints
- Cloud Security
- Cryptography
- Access Control
Offensive & Defensive Security
- Security Operations Centre (SOC)
- Pen Testing
- Threat Intel
Business Continuity Management
- Operational Technology (OT)
- Physical Security
- Business Reslilience
- Incident Management
Careers curriculum
You'll also participate in our careers curriculum, which runs alongside the cyber security training. This builds your career management skills, giving you the tools you need to land a role.
Learning with CAPSLOCK
We use a bespoke learning method that engrains a deep understanding of the subject matter.
Tutor-led
You'll have expert tutors on hand for support in every session
Team-based learning
You'll work in a team of 4-6 people, solving real-world problems like you're in the workplace
Virtual classroom
The course is 100% remote, so you'll meet daily in the virtual classroom (on Zoom)
Digital campus
Our digital campus gives you access to a virtual library of learning resources and hands-on labs
Professional coaching
You'll have access to 5 one-to-one sessions with a professional coach
Wellbeing support
Our wellbeing team & Mental Health First Aiders are on hand to provide support when needed
Certs included
You'll have the chance to gain up-to 4 industry-recognised certifications - all included with your tuition fee.
Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (Ce-CSP)CAPSLOCK
ISO 27001 RequirementsBritish Standards Institute
Security +CompTIA
Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP)British Computer Society
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Partnered & accredited
We're backed and partnered with the best
CIISec
Our Ce-CSP course is accredited by the Charted Institute of Information Security.
Crest
We're a Crest Approved training provider.
UK Cyber Security Council
We're partnered with the UK Cyber Security Council.
Start dates
We run cohorts regularly throughout the year -here's our upcoming start dates.
Meet the tutors
We run cohorts regularly throughout the year -here's our upcoming start dates.
An investment in your future
See our accessible payment options here
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Your questions, answered
Which elements of cyber security will this course cover?
As cyber security is as a very broad discipline, the curriculum is designed to develop you as an all-round cyber security practitioner who understands the breadth of cyber security principles and knows how to apply the knowledge you've learned in real-life scenarios.
What are the class schedules and teaching hours?
We offer two class schedules for you to choose from: Full Time or Part Time.
- Full Time: A 16-week course with live classes running from 9:30am - 2:30pm (GMT), Monday-Friday.
- Part Time: A 28-week course with live classes running from 6pm - 9pm (GMT), Monday – Thursday.
We chose these two schedules to try to cater to as many people as possible. We've had learners studying between school drop-off and pick-up times, after 9-5 jobs, and around all sorts of other commitments. Hopefully you can find a schedule which works for you.
What certifications are included? Are they well recognised?
When you study with CAPSLOCK, you can gain up to 4 industry certifications.
Upon passing the CAPSLOCK course, you become a "Certified Cyber Security Practitioner" and are awarded the Ce-CSP certification. This certification is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Information Security and is widely regarded in the industry.
There is also the option to obtain three additional certifications – the cost for these is included in your tuition fee. Whilst we don’t directly teach these external certs, the course naturally covers a lot of the content, and we offer independent study materials.
What are TBL and PBL?
At CAPSLOCK, we use a combination of Team-based Learning (TBL) and Problem-based Learning (PBL), meaning learners work towards solving real-world cyber security problems in small teams.
Whilst on the course, our learners take on the role of trainee cyber security practitioners, completing practical projects and learning in a hands-on, simulated workplace environment, to prepare them for their future roles in industry.
Both TBL and PBL are proven learner-centric approaches which prioritise deep learning and real-world problem solving. Combined, they create an immersive learning environment which encourages engagement, exploration, innovation, and confidence. These attributes are key to employability.
Can you be flexible with class times? Can I miss any sessions?
As our virtual classroom experience is live, and structured around collaborative, team-based learning, we can’t offer flexibility around class times.
You need to maintain a minimum of 90% attendance to pass the course, which means you’ll have been able to join classes on time, for the duration of the class, for the duration of the course.
We understand that life happens – if you really can’t make a class then you can catch up on any missed work with help from tutors and teammates, however, this wouldn't be feasible on a regular basis.
If you have a pre-booked holiday that clashes with one of our cohort schedules, don’t worry! Our admissions team is on hand to help and discuss which cohort schedule would suit you best, so please get in touch.
