Starting a Career in Cyber Security

A practical, honest guide to getting into cyber security. Explore the roles, the skills employers want, the qualifications that matter and how to build a personal plan to land your first role.

Who this course is for: Students, school leavers, graduates, career changers and IT staff who want to move into cyber security. No technical background is needed.

Self-paced online learning. Earn a Certificate of Completion on passing.

What you will learn

• Describe the main areas of the cyber security profession and the types of organisation that employ cyber professionals
• Compare technical and non-technical cyber roles and identify those that suit you
• Identify the technical and transferable skills employers look for
• Understand the main qualifications and routes into cyber, including certifications, apprenticeships, degrees and career change
• Build a CV, portfolio and LinkedIn profile that show your potential
• Create a personal 90-day action plan for starting your cyber career

Course modules

• The cyber security profession
• Roles and pathways
• Skills employers want
• Qualifications and routes in
• Getting hired