Overview

Cyber Security Trainee Placement Programme. This is a training course with fees. The programme helps place graduates into top UK companies and organisations needing entry-level IT and Cybersecurity staff. No previous experience is required, as fully accredited training with tutor support and mentoring provides the skills, practical knowledge and qualifications to secure a professional job in IT. A job guarantee (18K–£35K) is offered upon completion, subject to terms of learning. The programme can be completed at a pace that suits the student, whether full-time, part-time or unemployed, and spans a few weeks to a few months.

Progression is organized in four steps, from online training to placement.

1. Step 1 – Accredited Online Training
   Complete professional, accredited CompTIA courses delivered online with multimedia tutorials, practice labs, presentations and quizzes. You are supported by an expert tutor and a mentor throughout training.
2. Step 2 – Practical Training
   Gain hands-on experience with practice labs to build practical skills and confidence for an IT role.
3. Step 3 – Official exams
   Sit CompTIA A+ and Network+ exams to obtain official certifications recognised in the UK and globally. Network+ provides a foundation in networking.
4. Step 4 – IT Technician placement
   Secure your first IT Technician role with a starting salary of £24K–£35K. Two years of experience in this role may be needed before progressing to cybersecurity roles. Additional training during this phase prepares you to move into cybersecurity, including optional modules such as Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Network Defender depending on requirements. A second training batch may be released to support transition.

Cybersecurity progression
After completing mandatory Step 4 training and gaining two or more years in IT, you can move into higher-paying cybersecurity roles. The recruitment support team specialises in IT and cybersecurity roles, with an average starting salary around £35K.

Credentials and partnerships
We have supported career changers since 2009 and are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT) and EC-Council, to provide high-level training. We are also ELCAS approved to assist Armed Forces members, Service Leavers and Veterans in IT and Cybersecurity careers.

Application
Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.