Cyber Security

This Skills Bootcamp is designed to help people with no prior tech knowledge to enter the workforce as skilled Network and Cyber specialists, which includes a guaranteed interview upon completion of the programme..

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You’ll gain knowledge of Network Architecture, Cyber Security Fundamentals, and Cyber Threats. Students will develop a broad understanding of the fundamental building blocks needed to work with Networks and Cyber Security.  

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Apply now to start on the 31st of October.

Eligibility

As well as the criteria listed on the apply page, the general requirements for this course:

• All candidates will need to commit to this as a full-time course, meaning up to 40hrs hours a week.

• This course cannot be completed alongside any full-time work commitments. While it may be possible for some candidates to complete evening or weekend jobs, this is not recommended.

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Essential

• This course is a hybrid course, meaning students will study 2 days a week on site at the Skills City campus, so students need to be willing and able to travel.

• Individuals who have a strong interest in Cyber Security.

• Access to a laptop that can run Microsoft Teams and Zoom and includes a microphone and camera and able to run virtual machines (Oracle VirtualBox).

• Keen to progress into a Networking or Cyber Security role.

Desirable

• Ideally some basic understanding of what Cyber Security and Networking is.

• Some technical knowledge or any experience in industry working with networks.

Progression

You can then go on to complete a range of qualifications to further develop your skills in the area of choice. These include the following exam pathway:

• CompTIA Security+

• CompTIA CySA+/PenTest+

• CompTIA Linux+

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Potential job roles after completing this course:

• Network Administrator

• Network Engineer

• Network Support Specialist

• Information/Security Analyst

• Security Operations Centre Analyst

• System Engineer

• Help Desk Technician

• Cyber Engineer

• Risk & Compliance Analyst

• Junior Penetration Tester

Qualifications

Students will be able to take one of the following exams dependent on the pathway of their course:

• CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification

Modules

• Computer/Network Architecture

• Basic Windows/Linux Usage

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• Cyberthreats

• Capstone and Client-facing Projects

• Employability and Personal development

Development

Skills

• Windows operating system

• Virtual machines

• Network structure

• Cyber threats and how they operate

• Security controls within a business environment

• Scoping and developing projects in relation to their briefs

Personal

In addition to weekly mentoring with the Skills City team, open office sessions and ad-hoc one to one opportunities with a variety of industry professions we are thrilled to have partnered with Tree of Knowledge to deliver an extensive personal development programme, including sessions on the following:

• Your Vibe

• Flourish

• What do you transmit

• Aspirational Team

• Interview Ready

• Personal Project

Apply Now

Places are limited on our Skills Bootcamps, so if you're ready to start your career in tech then click the button below and apply!

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Apply now to start on the 31st of October.

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Skills City has been awarded funding by Greater Manchester Combined Authority to deliver bespoke Skills Bootcamps in the city-region, which form part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life.