About this role
Salary: £13,000 - 25,000 per year
Requirements
- No previous experience is required to join the programme.
- To progress into a cybersecurity role, participants are expected to complete the required training and gain at least two years of experience in the IT industry.
Responsibilities
- Complete accredited online training, practical labs, and the CompTIA A+ and Network+ exams.
- Work with our team to secure an initial IT Technician role.
- While working as an IT Technician, complete further cybersecurity training, practical work, and the CompTIA Security+ exam.
- After completing the training and gaining at least two years of IT experience, pursue cybersecurity roles.
Technologies
- Support
- Network
- Security
- Cloud
More
We offer a flexible Cyber Security Placement Programme for career changers and new career seekers, with training that can be completed from home over a few weeks or months and support from a tutor and mentor. We have supported people into new careers since 2009 and are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS and EC-Council, and ELCAS approved. We provide recruitment support and guarantee a job upon completion of the study programme, subject to our terms of learning and business; if a job is not secured, we will refund up to 100% of course fees. The initial IT Technician role has a stated starting salary range of £26,000–£35,000, and cybersecurity roles at the next stage have an average starting salary of £35,000. Further course options may include Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Network Defender.
last updated 45 week of 2026