Providing you with the skills needed to secure great careers.
A career in cyber
Organisations, societies and economies are undergoing digital transformation, and with this the threats to individuals, data, and assets are increasing. There is a significant skills shortage in the cyber security industry to meet this challenge.
Young people that study for a career in cyber security will gain access to a job market that offers higher salaries than traditional IT roles, and a wide range of career prospects.
Cyber security as a career is challenging - you will be learning throughout your career. Cyber College Cymru gives you a head start in your career by providing you with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and understanding of the industry to progress to university or to secure an apprenticeship or degree apprenticeship.
Cyber College Cymru provides a programme that enables students to prepare for a career in cyber security.
Kirsty Williams
Minister for Education
Speaking to teachers and students at an event in Ebbw Vale's National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC), education minister Kirsty Williams said:
"We're always looking for ways to work with employers to get flexible, relevant learning. Cyber is about much more than staying safe online, and touches every part of our daily lives.
If we can give Welsh teenagers a new route to study cyber at higher education or go straight into the industry, we'll be giving them a real advantage in a major and growing industry."
Programme Contents
Curriculum
Briefings
Cyber College Cymru students receive briefings from industry professionals during lessons.
Technical Skills
Workshops
Led by industry professionals to support students in completing Immersive Labs.
Challenge
Days
Cyber College Cymru students compete in challenges and exercises provided by industry.
Programme Overview
Year 1
A structured programme of skills workshops, challenges, and briefings delivered by industry to support your first year in the field of cyber security.
Autumn Term
10 Technical Skills Workshops
Challenge Day
Spring Term
10 Technical Skills Workshops
Challenge Day
Summer Term
Industry Insights
Challenge Day
Year 2
Preparation for professional certifications alongside briefings and challenges to help you build the advanced skills needed by industry.
Autumn Term
10 Technical Skills Workshops
Challenge Day
Spring Term
10 Technical Skills Workshops
Challenge Day
Summer Term
Graduation Celebration
Partner Colleges
Cyber College Cymru is available at the following partner colleges.
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