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Free Cyber Security Course Online – Leep Talent

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
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About this course

Free Cyber Security Course. Study online. This is a Skills Bootcamp delivered entirely online, so you can fit your learning around your life without travelling to a centre. Over 12 weeks, you'll work through hands-on labs, simulated cyber incidents and employer-informed projects. The course covers the practical skills and certifications needed for entry-level roles in cyber and IT security. To be eligible, you must be 19 or over and live in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire, or the West Midlands.

Who this course is for

Step into one of the fastest‑growing areas of the digital economy with our Cyber Security Technician Skills Bootcamp. This programme is designed to give you the practical skills, certifications and real‑world experience needed to start a career in cyber security.

Delivered online by expert tutors, this bootcamp combines hands‑on labs, simulated cyber incidents and employer‑informed projects to prepare you for entry‑level roles in cyber and IT security.

Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, for people looking for a new role or job opportunity. You will be offered an interview with an employer once you complete your course. If you claim Universal Credit, you can apply and continue to claim benefits.

Entry requirements

This programme is ideal for adults looking to start or transition into a cyber security career.

To be eligible, you must:

Aged 19+

Live in Bedfordshire / Central Bedfordshire or the West Midlands (Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull or Walsall)

Have access to a reliable internet connection with a PC/ Laptop.

Be either; employed, self-employed, career changers, returners to work or unemployed within the last 12 months.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify and respond to common cyber threats and simulated security incidents.
  • You'll use hands-on labs to practise real security techniques in a controlled environment.
  • You'll understand the fundamentals of IT and network security.
  • You'll work on employer-informed projects that reflect entry-level cyber security tasks.
  • You'll develop the practical skills needed to pursue a cyber security qualification and recognised certifications.
  • You'll build knowledge of cyber security tools and processes used in the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, guided by expert tutors. Learning combines hands-on labs, simulated cyber incidents and employer-informed projects. The format is designed to be flexible, so you can progress at a pace that works for you. Assessment is built into the practical work throughout the bootcamp rather than a single end-point exam.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a reliable internet connection and access to a PC or laptop. Leep Talent will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cyber Security Analyst: monitor systems and investigate security threats
  • IT Security Technician: protect networks and devices from attacks
  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst: detect and respond to incidents in real time
  • Junior Penetration Tester: test systems for vulnerabilities under supervision
  • IT Support Technician: troubleshoot systems with a security-aware approach
  • Information Security Administrator: manage access controls and security policies

What you could study next

After completing this bootcamp, you could work toward industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Network+, which are widely requested in cyber security job adverts. A Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security or IT would deepen your technical knowledge further. For those aiming at specialist roles, a degree-level apprenticeship in Cyber Security is also worth exploring.

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