Cyber Security Course
Certified Cyber Security Practitioner
- From £7,600
- 4 months full-time
- Monday-Thursday
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An intensive programme designed to get you hired
Our Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (Ce-CSP) programme is designed to give you a solid foundation in cyber security within a real business context, helping you to develop the skills you need to step into a cyber role in as little as 4 months.
You’ll take part as a trainee cyber security consultant, working within a fictional company to strengthen its security posture.
This hands‑on, scenario‑based approach means you learn by doing, building the practical skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workplace.
Course details
Build the skills that power successful cyber security careers.
Throughout the 4-month programme, you’ll learn how to present with confidence, communicate professionally, think critically, solve complex problems, and collaborate effectively.
You’ll also develop strong learning habits, benefit from expert mentorship, and become part of a supportive community that grows with you.
Your learning experience is built around expert support, real teamwork, and a virtual space that keeps you connected and engaged.
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
Careers guidance
A dedicated careers curriculum with guidance and mentoring to help you secure a role.
Wellbeing support
Our wellbeing team & Mental Health First Aiders are on hand to provide support when needed
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) allowing graduates to become Accredited Affiliates
Aligned to the UK Cyber Security Council's Associate Cyber Security Professional Title
What you'll learn
Problem area 1: Understanding cyber security in business
You’ll begin by understanding why cyber security exists, and where it sits within an organisation, covering topics such as:
- Ethics
- Culture
- Cyber awareness
- Risk
Problem area 2: Security by design
You’ll start to consider an organisation’s security architecture by working on real, scenario-based problems, developing your understanding of key concepts including:
- Networks
- Operating systems
- Governance & compliance
- Laws & regulations
- Audit
Problem area 3: Applied security
Using the skills and knowledge developed through problem areas 1 and 2, you’ll now approach working across more complex exercises, such as:
- Endpoints
- Cloud security
- Cryptography
- Access control
- Digital forensics
Problem area 4: Offensive and defensive security
Your understanding of the cyber security threat landscape will deepen further as you apply your knowledge in the context of different security environments. This problem area covers:
- Security Operations Centre / SOC (often known as the blue-team)
- Penetration testing (often referred to as red-team, or ethical hacking)
- Threat intelligence
- Reconnaissance and malware analysis
Problem area 5: Business continuity management
Now ready to tackle the wider picture, you’ll develop your understanding of what it takes to build strategic business resilience, looking at:
- Operational technology (OT)
- Physical security
- Incident management & response
Careers curriculum
Alongside the five core problem areas, you’ll follow a structured careers curriculum that equips you with everything you need to secure your first role. Our support includes:
- CV and profile workshops
- Practical interview preparation
- Personalised guidance and mentoring
Start dates
Start your learning journey with one of our scheduled cohorts running across the year
More dates coming soon...
We don't have any dates available for this course right now, but you can still continue with an application and get started with your pre-course work in the meantime. As soon as our next cohort is published, we'll let you know!
An investment in your future
Learn more about our accessible payment options
Pay up-front
Make one easy payment of £7,600 (including VAT). Pay by card or BACS via Stripe.
Interest-free payment plan
Spread the £7,600 cost over 6-36 months, interest-free, with EdAid. Subject to eligibility requirements.
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Future Earnings Agreement (FEA)
Defer your tuition fee until you're earning over £25,000 with StepEx. Subject to eligibility requirements.
Ready to get started?
We don’t have academic entry requirements. Instead, we’re looking for people with passion, drive, and determination to work hard and reskill.
You can join the programme if you’re 18 or over, able to communicate in English at a conversational level, and able to attend at least 90% of classes. You should be willing to work with others, learn, and participate fully, and you’ll need basic IT skills along with a computer that has a working camera and microphone.
Application
You’ll complete a short application form to register your interest and confirm your eligibility for the course.
Assessment
You’ll be invited to complete a self assessment and some pre-course work in preparation for starting the course.
Introductory call
We’ll give you a call to chat about what led you to apply, and why you’re interested in a career in cyber security.
Interview
We’ll meet with you on Zoom to chat further about your aspirations for the CAPSLOCK course and beyond.
Offer & tuition funding
Following a successful interview, you’ll receive an offer, and begin arranging your tuition funding.
Enrolment
Once tuition funding is arranged, your place will be confirmed and you’ll be enrolled onto the course.
Ready to take the next step?
Your questions, answered
Can I call someone to discuss my application?
We mostly communicate via email for continuity and audit purposes, however, we’d be very happy to arrange a time to speak with you over the phone, or via Zoom.
Get in touch or request a call back from our admissions team.
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.
I’ve got bad credit score, will that affect my chances of securing finance?
This is a tough question to answer because every individual's circumstances will be different when it comes to finances, debt, credit scores, and eligibility for financial products.
We can’t offer advice on behalf of our third-party finance partners, but they’re always happy to help. You can get in touch with StepEx, or get in touch with EdAid with any specific queries.
Can I apply if I'm located outside of the UK?
We’re happy to take applications from outside of the UK, however, where you live will impact which payment options are available to you.
- Living in the UK? You can access any of our payment methods, depending on your visa and right to work.
- Living in Ireland? You can pay up-front, or access a Future Earnings Agreement, depending on your visa and right to work.
- Living anywhere else? You’re welcome to apply if you’re able to pay-up front.
Whilst we welcome international applicants, please bear in mind that our course and careers support are tailored to a UK market.
What are you looking for in an application?
First and foremost: honesty! Please take the time to go through the application form and answer all questions honestly and to the best of your ability.
We don't mind if you never did your A levels, if you know nothing about cyber yet, if you've been out of work for years, or anything else you might be worrying about. Just tell us about you.
In the 'Personal Statements' section of the application form, we're looking to get a sense of your reasons for wanting to switch careers, your background, your decision to join CAPSLOCK, and who you are as a person. Please take this opportunity to really tell us about yourself - a one-sentence answer probably won't do.
