Park tenant and Devon-based training provider BIT Training has exciting news for adults in Devon and Cornwall looking to boost their careers and seize high-value opportunities in the tech industry. In partnership with Cornwall Marine Network (CMN) and Phoenix Sports and Media Group (PSMG), BIT Training offers free IT and cybersecurity training as part of the government-funded Skills Bootcamp initiative.
Under the banner of the Skills for Life program, Devon County Council are spearheading this initiative, supported by funding from the Department for Education’s National Skills Fund. The program continues to target adults aged 19 or over in Devon and Cornwall, providing them with a pathway to enhance their skills and employability for high-demand roles in rapidly growing tech industries. The best part? The training is entirely free*, catering to individuals who are unemployed, self-employed, employed full or part-time, or considering a return to work.
Criteria to apply
Age 19+
Resident in Devon or Cornwall
Can be employed, unemployed or underemployed
Cyber Readiness Bootcamp | Cyber Skills Bootcamp – BIT Training
Launch a career in the growing Information Security industry.
Ideal for information security management teams, IT Managers, Security and Systems Managers, Information Asset Owners, Employees with legal compliance responsibilities and developing careers in Project Management and Service Management.
Experienced in IT and looking to step into the Cyber Security industry?
They are offering 34 delegates living in Devon and Cornwall £3K worth of industry-leading Information Security BCS Certified in Information Security Management Principles that enables trainees to create a clear understanding of information security, including risk management, security standards, legislation, and business continuity. Blended with the technical skills taught, they will provide candidates with confidence boosting personal skills in areas such as preparing CV’s, handling interviews, career planning, presenting, personal branding to ensure they are fully prepared to transition into an Information Security job role.
Technical topics:
BCS Certified in Information Security Management Principles
Knowledge of the concepts relating to information security management, understand current legislation and the categorisation, operation, and effectiveness of controls of different types and characterisation.
Introduction to Cyber Security
Exploring the field of cyber security, learning how to stay safe on the web, learn about attack vectors, attack types, and explore the career options in cyber security.
Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Future of Tech
Explains what the IoT is, AI and the recent rise of Generative Pre-Trained Transformer Language Model such as ChatGPT, how it works, and how you can become part of it and can use it.
Cost
Employed candidates require their employers to contribute 10% of the cost = £300 + VAT
Commitment in weeks
7 weeks in total
Commitment per week
9 hours tutor led sessions | 3 x 3-hour session every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3pm.
Level
Level 3, min prerequisites ideally required two years of experience in IT Administration with a security focus.
Delivery
Online Virtual Classroom
When
Starts Monday 30th October 2023
IT Readiness Bootcamp
Kick start a new career in the growing Information Technology industry. IT Skills Bootcamp – BIT Training
They are offering 34 delegates living in Devon and Cornwall £3K worth of industry leading IT courses made up of the: CompTIA A+ and the globally recognised IT Service Management Certification ITIL ® 4 Foundation courses. Blended with the technical skills taught, they will provide candidates with confidence boosting personal skills in areas such as preparing CV’s, handling interviews, career planning, presenting, personal branding to ensure they are fully prepared to transition into an IT job role.
Technical topics:
CompTIA A+
Support basic IT infrastructure, basic networking and configure device operating systems.
IT Service Management Certification (ITIL ® 4 Foundation)
Basic understanding of the ITIL ® framework and how it may be used to enhance the quality of IT service management within an organisation.
Introduction to Cyber Security
Exploring the field of cyber security, learning how to stay safe on the web, learn about attack vectors and attack types and explore the career options in cyber security.
Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Future of Tech
Explains what the IoT is, AI and the recent rise of Generative Pre-Trained Transformer Language Model such as ChatGPT, how it works, and how you can become part of it and can use it.
Commitment in weeks
8 weeks
Commitment per week
9 hours tutor led sessions | 3 x 3-hour session every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 12 o’clock
Cost
Employed candidates require their employers to contribute 10% of the cost = £300 + VAT
Level
Level 3 equivalent – Working knowledge of IT
Location
Blended learning | Virtual Classroom and Online
When
Starts Monday 30th October 2023