Learner Outcomes

Launch a career with purpose & future-proof your income

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£11,000 (54%) average salary increase

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Hundreds of successful graduates

The CAPSLOCK Effect

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Career transformations

The CAPSLOCK Effect

At CAPSLOCK, we combine the transferable skills that people already have with our award-winning reskilling bootcamps.

The results are incredible. We call it 'The CAPSLOCK Effect'.

Average salary increase

£22.3k

Average salary before enrolling

£34.4k

Average salary in first cyber role

That's an average salary increase of over 54%!

Our learners go into roles at all levels

61% at entry level (£20-34k)

33% at mid level (£35-50k)

6% at senior level (£50k+)

Data updated summer 2023

There's a job for you in cyber security, no matter your background

Watch this video to see some of the amazing career transformations our learners have made:

Hundreds of CAPSLOCK learners now work in cyber security

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Emma Yates

Before:

Claims Handler

After:

SOC Analyst

Lucy Nixon

Before:

Editorial Consultant

After:

Cyber Security Constulant

Leah Woodhouse

Before:

Marketing Assistant

After:

Information Security Analyst

Harry Chenevixtrench

Before:

Intelligence Manager

After:

Cyber Assurance Manager

Dale Shepherd

Before:

Army Dog Handler

After:

Training & Awareness Officer

James Lewis

Before:

Employer Engagement Advisor

After:

Cyber Security Constulant

Adam Kett

Before:

Project Co-ordinator

After:

SIEM Engineer

Nicole Borbely

Before:

Jeweler

After:

IT GRC Associate

Paul Williams

Before:

Marketing Director

After:

Cyber Security Consultant

Anamaria Munteanu

Before:

IT Technician

After:

SOC Analyst

Christopher Hartle

Before:

Desktop Engineer

After:

Information Security Analyst

Lauren Skinner

Before:

Customer Service Advisor

After:

Cyber Security Analyst

Melissa Hartley-Brighton

Before:

Customer Service Advisor

After:

Cyber Security Consultant

Melisa Akpinar

Before:

Self Employed

After:

Penetration Tester

Satyavathi Kurabalakota

Before:

Returner to Work

After:

SOC Analyst

Aleksandra Hawkins

Before:

Waitress

After:

Threat Intelligence Analyst

Rachel Mcirvenna

Before:

Administrator

After:

Junior Security Analyst

Connor Iles

Before:

IT Administrator

After:

SOC Analyst

Daniel Komenda

Before:

Restaraunt Manager

After:

SOC Analyst

Jack Read

Before:

Student

After:

SOC Analyst

Rebecca Massey

Before:

Composer & Musician

After:

Cyber Security Awareness Specialist

Sian Salmons

Before:

Project Director

After:

Insider Threat Analyst

Thomas Green

Before:

Estate Agent

After:

Information Security Officer

Michael Barrett

Before:

Professional Dancer

After:

Cyber Security Advisory Analyst

Nneka Ogbonnaya

Before:

Project Manager

After:

Information Security Risk Analyst

Emily Baddeley

Before:

Shop Manager

After:

Infosec Awareness Officer

Petr Pavlat

Before:

Head Chef

After:

SOC Analyst

Charles Walker

Before:

Contact Tracer (NHS)

After:

Associate Security Consultant

Gemma Ravenscroft

Before:

Appointment Clerk

After:

SOC Analyst

Gavin Phizacklea

Before:

Stock Control Manager

After:

SIEM Engineer

Benjamin Charlesworth

Before:

Chef

After:

Penetration Tester

Maureen Kaggwa

Before:

IT Application Analyst

After:

Vulnerability Analyst

Steven Lappin

Before:

Merchandiser

After:

Cyber Defence Analyst

Christopher Hawkins

Before:

Financial Services Collections Officer

After:

Junior Penetration Tester

Joseph Woolley

Before:

Supermarket Assistant

After:

Vulnerability Analyst

Justin David

Before:

Mature Graduate

After:

SOC Analyst

Tim Haigh

Before:

AV Technician

After:

Data Privacy Consultant

Thomas Waghorn

Before:

British Army HR

After:

Cyber Security Analyst

Support for landing your dream role

We know that the career transition our learners are making is hugely exciting and can also be a little daunting. That’s why we also provide a wide range of additional support to all CAPSLOCK learners to help develop their career management skills.

Careers support

A dedicated careers team to help you at every stage of your job search.

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Dedicated careers curriculum and sessions

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One-to-one careers guidance

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Help with CVs, interview prep, job searching & more

Professional coaching

Access to a qualified professional coach to help you set goals and overcome barriers.

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Dedicated coaching curriculum

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One-to-one coaching sessions

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Accelerate personal development

Mentoring programme

Access to industry and CAPSLOCK alumni mentors throughout the course.

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Assigned industry & alumni mentors

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Insights into what working in cyber is really like

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Advice from people who have studied at CAPSLOCK

Alumni network

Join a network of CAPSLOCK alumni who have already launched their cyber careers.

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Hundreds of alumni already out in industry

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Online communities to build networks

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Annual social events to meet other alumni

Learner Stories

“This time last year I was a home-schooling homemaker and struggling to access remedial IT courses. Now, I work with innovative training providers and create my own training & awareness content, and I support both defensive security and governance teams with their projects. I get to tell people I am a cyber security consultant for a global law firm, which makes me super proud.”

Rebecca M.

Security Awareness Specialist

Rebecca M.

Security Awareness Specialist

Freelance Composer

Security Awareness Specialist

"I was drawn to CAPSLOCK because they are trying to break down barriers to cyber security that may be present due to a lack of a university degree. They are offering people a chance to showcase life skills and experience instead. All of the CAPSLOCK tutors have been fantastic and you can see how invested they are into bringing new talent into the industry. It's rubbed off on me for sure! This isn't about just getting a job when I leave the Army, it's about starting a new career."

Thomas W.

Information Security Analyst

Thomas W.

Information Security Analyst

British Army HR

Information Security Analyst

"16 weeks ago I took a chance. A chance to catch up with myself after years of self-doubt and resignation. After years of telling myself that I wouldn't be able to break out of my position in hospitality. Everything has changed since I joined CAPSLOCK. The enthusiasm and support we've been shown for our development. The resources and guidance that have broken down the barriers for many of us... all of that has been phenomenal. Genuinely life-changing.”

Ben C.

Penetration Tester

Ben C.

Penetration Tester

Chef

Penetration Tester

"After 11 years working for the NHS, I am happy to share I have been offered a new position as a Cyber Security and Compliance Analyst. 6 short months ago I decided to make the leap with CAPSLOCK to re-skill in cyber and I have not regretted a minute of it. CAPSLOCK stood out from the start: they understand cyber security is all about people, and that the industry needs all kinds. This diversity of thought runs through the program like a stick of rock.”

Jo Y.

Cyber Security and Compliance Analyst

Jo Y.

Cyber Security and Compliance Analyst

NHS Midwife

Cyber Security and Compliance Analyst

"A year to the day since I finished my last contract as a professional dancer, I received and signed my first professional contract in cyber security. I couldn’t have done it without the incredible team at CAPSLOCK. The training and company vision is unrivalled, and I would suggest anyone looking to transition in to cyber to check them out."

Mikey B.

SOC Analyst

Mikey B.

SOC Analyst

Professional Dancer

SOC Analyst

Your questions, answered

What careers support is available?

One of CAPSLOCK's main goals is to help our learners launch brand new careers in the cyber industry, which is why we offer an extensive career support programme as part of our course.

We support our learners in finding a role in the following ways:

We run a dedicated careers curriculum throughout the course, delivering workshops to help you develop your career management skills
We offer 1-2-1 careers support with our career’sadvisors
We have a fantastic in-house professional coach offering1-2-1s to help achieve goals, overcome barriers, and boost confidence
We have a large network of employer partners, giving you exclusive access to a growing network of cyber employers who regularly hire CAPSLOCK learners
We have a growing network of industry mentors to help you get into cyber

Do you guarantee jobs after graduation?

No, we don’t guarantee jobs after graduation. The responsibility for landing a new cyber job is ultimately on the individual learner.

At CAPSLOCK, we want our learners to take ownership of their careers and find a role best suited to them. Our careers team supports our learners in their cyber career searches by developing their career management skills.

How many people land a job after graduating from CAPSLOCK?

On average, around 75% of our learners have secured a role in a cyber-related field within six months of graduating from the course.

The cyber security sector continues to grow rapidly with many opportunities available for those new to the industry. CAPSLOCK also continues to develop direct partnerships with UK cyber security employers who actively recruit our learners.

What job will I get in cyber security after I graduate?

It depends! The field of cyber security is incredibly broad, covering a far greater spectrum of skills and roles than people might expect.

There are roles which are very people-driven, roles which focus heavily on risk and compliance, roles which revolve around tech, and many others.

Some common areas we see for our learners go into include:

SOC (Security Operations Centre) – this involved actively monitoring networks.
Cyber Security Consultancy– typically within a larger organisation, working across a range of cyber security projects.
Information Assurance & Governance – typically less-technical, ensuring compliance, managing risks and supporting audits.

Our incredible learners have been landing jobs with a diverse range of employers, including some of the UK’s largest and most well-known companies such as ITV, BT, Jaguar Land Rover, PwC and Asda.

You can read more about our amazing learners’ career transformations.

What starting salary can I expect in my first cyber security job?

The average starting salary for CAPSLOCK alumni is around £34,400, with an average salary increase of around £11,000 from their previous role.

Our highest paid learner is currently earning £110,000 as a Senior Product Architect.

Cyber starting salaries can vary, and there are several factors which may impact how much you earn in your first role. Regardless of your prior work and life experience, it is entirely possible to land a high-paying first job in cyber.