About the opportunity

Netcom Training''s government-funded Cyber security course is your route into one of tech''s fastest-growing fields. Learn threat intelligence, security testing and incident response in an interactive online format and earn a nationally recognised NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices.

Course details

Duration: 14 weeks

Format: Online, practical workshops

Schedule: Mon-Thu 6pm-9pm

Start date: 14th September 2026 (suggested - see flag above)

Spaces: Limited to 35 learners per cohort

What you''ll learn

Applying cyber security principles and risk assessment

Gathering threat intelligence, including open source intelligence (OSINT)

Carrying out security testing and identifying vulnerabilities

Planning incident response and writing post-incident reports

Potential roles this training could lead to

Information Security Analyst

Incident Responder Analyst

Junior Forensic Analyst

Entry Level Compliance Specialist

Additional benefits

High-impact employability workshops

Six months'' access to online employability courses

Ongoing career support

Eligibility

Live in Hertfordshire

Be aged 19 or over

Earn below the gross annual wage cap of [TBC]

Not currently be undertaking any other government funded training

Not be in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate or sponsorship visa, or as a dependent of someone who is

Cost

This is a free government funded course

Potential roles this training could lead to

IT Systems Administrator

Technical Support Technician

Entry Level IT Technician

Helpdesk Analyst

Additional benefits

High-impact employability workshops

Six months'' access to online employability courses

Ongoing career support

Eligibility

Live in Hertfordshire

Be aged 19 or over

Not currently be undertaking any other government funded training

Not be in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate or sponsorship visa, or as a dependent of someone who is

Cost

This is a free government funded course