Funded courses available
Get into cyber security. Fully funded, no experience needed.
Cyber security is one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors, with thousands of roles sitting empty right now. A funded course can get you qualified in a matter of weeks, not years.
- Earn a nationally recognised qualification
- Starting salaries of £20,000 to £35,000
- Study part-time around work or other commitments
- No technical background required
Join thousands of adults who retrain through funded courses each year
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- Training delivered by leading UK providers
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- Expertly matched to your career goals
Over11,000
unfilled cyber roles in the UK right now
£51k
average UK cyber security salary
From5weeks
to complete, studying full-time
£0
course fees if you're eligible
Why cyber security
A career worth switching for
Cyber security isn't just a good job market right now. It's a field where demand consistently outpaces supply, where the work is genuinely interesting and where skills from a short funded course can lead directly into employment.
A career that actually pays
The average cyber security salary in the UK sits at around £51,000, well above the national average. Entry-level roles typically start between £20,000 and £35,000, with strong progression from there.
Skills employers are actively hunting for
There are more open cyber security roles in the UK than there are people to fill them. A funded course gives you a recognised qualification and practical skills employers look for.
Work that genuinely matters
Every organisation, from the NHS to local councils to startups, needs people who understand how to protect data and systems. The work is varied, meaningful and constantly evolving.
Room to go in any direction
Cyber security covers a wide range of specialisms: analysis, incident response, forensics, governance and more. A funded course gives you the foundation to explore which area suits you best.
The course
What you'll cover
Funded cyber security courses are designed to be practical from day one. Here's what most programmes cover, regardless of which provider you end up with.
01
Cyber threats and attack types
Understand how attackers operate: malware, phishing, ransomware and social engineering. Learn to recognise the warning signs before damage is done.
02
Threat intelligence
How security teams gather and use information about threats, including open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques used to spot risks early.
03
Security testing and vulnerabilities
Learning to think like an attacker. How systems are tested, where the weaknesses usually sit and the controls used to close them.
04
Incident response
When something goes wrong, how you respond matters. You'll learn how to plan for incidents, contain a breach and report on what happened.
05
Law, ethics and data protection
The legal side of security. UK and international legislation, GDPR and the ethical standards expected of security professionals.
06
Working in cyber security
The professional skills and behaviours employers expect, and how to plan your next steps into a cyber security role.
Find out if you qualify for a funded cyber security course
Only takes 2 minutes • Free • No commitment
- Access courses worth up to £5k
- Training delivered by leading UK providers
- Gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Expertly matched to your career goals
- Access courses worth up to £5k
- Training delivered by leading UK providers
- Gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Expertly matched to your career goals
Where it can take you
Jobs people go into after training
These are real roles with real salaries. Cyber security spans a wide range of specialisms. These are some of the most common entry points after a funded course.
Information Security Analyst
£25,000 to £35,000
Monitor systems, investigate suspicious activity and help protect an organisation from attacks. A common first role in cyber security.
Incident Responder
£25,000 to £35,000
Respond when security incidents happen: contain the threat, investigate what went wrong and help get systems back up safely.
SOC Trainee Analyst
£22,000 to £30,000
Work in a Security Operations Centre, learning to spot and respond to security alerts as they happen.
Cyber Security Support Assistant
£20,000 to £28,000
Support a security team with day-to-day tasks, from monitoring alerts to keeping records and helping users stay secure.
Salary ranges are typical entry-level figures published by training providers.
Am I eligible
You could be closer to qualifying than you think.
Funded training isn't just for people out of work. Course providers in our network offer funded places to adults aged 19 or over, whether you're employed or looking for your next move.
No tech background
Many people starting these courses have no prior experience. Most courses take you from the basics through to job-ready level in a matter of weeks.
Currently employed
Plenty of learners train while staying in their current job. Many courses run part-time, with daytime, evening or online sessions, so you don't have to give up your income to retrain.
Currently out of work
Funded training is open to people who are looking for work too. It is a practical way to build new skills and get back into employment.
Not sure you qualify
Eligibility depends on things like your age, where you live, your income and your residency status. Our check takes two minutes and there is no obligation.
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Find out if you qualify for a funded cyber security course
Only takes 2 minutes • Free • No commitment
- Access courses worth up to £5k
- Training delivered by leading UK providers
- Gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Expertly matched to your career goals
- Access courses worth up to £5k
- Training delivered by leading UK providers
- Gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Expertly matched to your career goals