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What is the Upskill in Cyber Programme

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Course
What is the Upskill in Cyber Programme?
If you’re looking for a more flexible work arrangement, Cyber Security could be the perfect field for you. SANS' fully funded course is designed specifically to empower people to enter this exciting field and tailored to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Your new, in-demand skillset will give you the opportunity to work remotely or set your own hours around what matters to you. Click the arrow to find out more about the courses included in this programme.
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Academy
Application Process
The assessment and selection for Upskill in Cyber is a four-stage process. This document talks you through each stage.
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Are you an employer?

There will be opportunities available for employers to engage with participants of the programme at Careers Fairs and employer-hosted evenings. To find out more how you can support our graduates, please click the button below.

Employer Information

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Learn more about the SANS training experience

As part of this programme you will undertake the SANS SEC275, also known as SANS Foundations. What will you learn from this course? We asked Masha from Stereotype Breakers to share her training experience. In this video Masha provides a great overview and answers lots of the questions you might have. You can also view the entire series of videos where she documents her day to day training experience.

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“The variety of study methods available on the SANS platform also meant I could study whilst traveling, I listened to the audio clips while driving and read/ watched the content on my laptop or phone. I still find the E books for the courses useful in my day to day when analysing security alerts.” Karly-Jade Eggleton (completed the 2022 Upskill in Cyber programme).

2022 Programme Statistics

217
accepted the offer to the programme
89%
have achieved one certification and 69% have achieved two certifications
69%
of students scored 90% or above in their certification exams
100%
of active students offered direct access to employers in relation to cyber security roles
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Employment Support

Cyber security companies and organisations will be engaged throughout the programme, many with open vacancies they are looking to fill with graduates of Upskill in Cyber.

Alongside actively interviewing participants during the programme, they will also be delivering evening talks, hosting virtual sessions to showcase their organisations and increase awareness of the industry, as well as lending some of their staff to help mentor and guide you through your programme studies.

In addition, there will also be virtual sessions provided with a focus on developing the ‘soft skills’ of the students. To work successfully in the cyber security industry, this requires seamless teamwork, problem solving, communication, and in some instances, confident leadership skills. The programme aims to help individuals to develop these skills and in turn, improve the employability of all students.  To find out how to support our graduates please email cyberacademy@sans.org.