Take the step into tech with Netcom’s Cyber Security Course designed for learners in Birmingham and the West Midlands. You’ll build the skills needed to safeguard systems, respond to incidents and understand the laws shaping the cyber world.
Whether you’re looking for a level 3 cyber security course or flexible cyber security training online, this programme gives you practical knowledge and confidence to progress into a fast-growing career.
6 weeks full-time, 11 weeks part-time
100% online or face-to-face
Career-boosting tech skills
150 hours
Level 3, Netcom Certificate of Completion, NCFE Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
Adult Skills Fund / Free Courses for Jobs
Practical cyber training for Birmingham learners
This cyber security training course covers the core principles of protecting information and systems. You’ll learn about threat intelligence, testing methods, vulnerabilities and incident response while also gaining insight into the behaviours and professional standards valued in security roles.
Beginner friendly but
career-focused
If you’re new to IT, this course provides a strong foundation in cyber security. If you already work in tech, it can sharpen your skills and help you stand out in the job market. From those considering a cyber security course for beginners to professionals wanting a cyber security analyst course, it’s designed to support a wide range of learners.
Flexible online delivery with tutor support
Although this course is exclusive to learners across Birmingham and the West Midlands, it is taught entirely online for maximum flexibility. With structured tutor support, you’ll stay on track while balancing other commitments. Completing this NCFE cyber security certification course adds real value to your CV and prepares you for roles across IT and security.
You could train for free if you meet our eligibility criteria:
Graduates of this cyber security course for beginners can pursue roles in the tech and IT security sector, including:
Support colleagues with everyday IT issues and gain valuable experience
Help organisations meet regulatory standards and reduce risks
Monitor systems, apply policies and protect networks
React to cyber incidents, reduce risks and prevent repeat issues
Investigate compromised systems and collect evidence
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"Everything about this course and the topics were very interesting to get into and the units were set up in a great order. I've learnt a lot more than I expected to when I started this, but it has been made easier and simpler to remember, mainly through the help of Antwan. Great course, better tutor. "
Jack Prendergast
18 September 2025
"First I want to express my gratitude for the exceptional teaching (Antwan Atkins) From the very beginning, I felt welcomed and supported, despite having no prior experience in IT. The engaging teaching style made complex concepts manageable and relevant. The hands-on approach allowed me to develop practical skills that I can confidently apply in real-world situations. I appreciate the encouragement and motivation you provide, which has truly inspired me to grow in this field. Thank you for being such a dedicated and approachable teacher "
Babajide Omojuwa
17 September 2025
"While thinking about our career we got this opportunity to learn and brushup our Skills with Netcom training... And in that we got a well trained and professional Trainer who have amazing skills... I specially want to mention his name Antwan Atkins... His way of teaching and understanding make us feel comfortable and confident..."
Bhawana
17 September 2025
"I really enjoyed the IT Essentials course at NetCom. It was a great mix of theory and practice — from learning about hardware and software to actually building and troubleshooting PCs. The hands-on labs were my favorite part, and the instructors Antwan Atkins made everything easy to understand. This course gave me more confidence in IT and motivated me to keep learning."
Radu Madalina
17 September 2025
"This IT Support course has been a great experience. Antwan, my teacher was very supportive and explained everything clearly. He always took the time to help us when we had questions, and that really built our confidence."
Virginia Vasile
17 September 2025
"I recently completed the IT Support course. It was a fantastic experience, and I gained many new valuable skills that have helped me land my first job in IT. My tutor and the rest of the staff at Netcom Training were very helpful and always supportive during my course. Lauren, my career coach, and Tony my tutor, were absolutely amazing. I wouldn't have been able to land the job I have now without them. They were always helpful and showed interest in my progress."
Stefan Kospic
12 August 2025
"The simplicity that the trainer took the course make me love it more and passed my exam"
samuel abe
30 July 2025
"I had previously done an Infrastructure specialist course with Netcom, but this CompTIA Pentest+ course is a game changer and has changed everything for me regarding IT. It is a career-changing experience, and the tutor was an excellent teacher, providing support every step of the journey. I totally enjoyed the 24-week course as it felt like just 4 weeks. I am confident in taking on Pentest certification exams and certainly know my way around the CyberSecurity World. Thank you, Netcom, for simplifying this learning and building confidence in me."
Robin Morrison
15 July 2025
"I recently completed a 5-day Network+ course with Shahi from Netcom training. Shahi was very knowledgable and made the course engaging. What really stood out was his interactive teaching style. He didn’t just stick to the slides; he brought the material to life using practical tools like Cisco Packet Tracer, which made complex networking concepts much easier to understand. Thanks to Shahi, I now feel much more confident in my networking knowledge and well-prepared for the certification exam. "
Louis Ofoluwa
15 July 2025
"To be honest that, I have got better knowledge in cyber security + through this course work. And I have more interest to learn further in this field. Thank you so much for your guidance and support to build up my knowledge on it. "
Ketheeswaran
03 July 2025
"I must say I've learnt a lot so far, and I'm quite glad I signed up for this course when I did, as I was able to get 50% off the fees. We had a lot of support from the team, from the point of registration right down to the lectures. I would like to thank Kezia F. for her support during the registration, as she was of so much help. Also a big shout out to Shahi W. who was extremely wonderful with the way he delivered the course. I like to commend his patience, his constant follow-up and his effort in making sure we all understood the course, as he was more than just a lecturer but a father too. I'm glad that we were able to cover the whole topic within the limited time we had, and I can say with a bit more research and guidance I'll be more than ready for the exam. Once more, I'll like to thanks the whole team for this opportunity. "
Anne Tracy
03 July 2025
"Overall, I had a great experience with Netcom, specifically with my tutor Shahi, he went through great lengths to during this course, and thoroughly explained each step of what he was doing, and great personalised examples with it. All lessons were recorded so I can go through it again at my own pace and revisit the topics I struggled in. I have a lot of respect for Shahi, he would even go out of his way to make sure we understood what we were doing, very professional and kind, with a good mix of humour to keep us going. Thank you Netcom, and thank you Shahi for making this a great experience for us."
Riaaz
03 July 2025
"Got an idea of what sec+ course was about. Resources would be accessible for some time."
Gideon
03 July 2025
"So far, my experience with Netcom Training has been fantastic. However, if the course had been about another week (or even two weeks) longer, I would have been able to absorb the information I learned more thoroughly. Either way, I can watch the lessons afterwards."
Michael Tunstall
03 July 2025
"Interesting course. Learned a lot on the Fundamentals of IT Support. Tutors were great and knew a lot about the topic. There is an assessment at the end of each unit to refresh your knowledge and also Kahoot games at the start of each sessions."
Ahmed Taiwo
12 June 2025
"The tutors were all incredibly friendly and helpful with answering questions and presenting the topics in an interesting and approachable manner. The format of the course is easily manageable and digestible, the course was truly time well spent. "
Daire Hamill
12 June 2025
"I just finished IT course and all new knowledge gave me trough greats teachers"
David
12 June 2025
"my experience i was really good my teacher Antwan was really positive and a big help, they got me threw the course and they all ways there to help. i think this was very productive and you learn a lot in these course "
mohammed mahabis
01 June 2025
"I had the best possible learning experience. Shout out to the Trainer. His patience and ability to guide us through moments of confusion made a world of difference. I’m excited to take everything I’ve learned to the next level and continue my professional development. A huge thank you to Netcom training for the amazing opportunity to study Cyber Security!"
P Hanson
30 May 2025
"I did the Tech and Cloud essentials course, which rolled together the syllabus for the CompTIA certifications for Tech+, Cloud Essentials+, and Tech+ cores 1 and 2, over 12 weeks finishing on 29/05/2025. I enjoyed the course thoroughly. It was taught 4 days a week Mon-Thurs, 3hrs per day 10am-1pm. We were well provisioned with support material, comprehensive PDF's of the booklets for each course, and copies of all the slides presented to us throughout. Each session was presented as a lecture over MS Teams, and each one was recorded, so could be watched back to go over tricky material, or in case part or whole of a session was missed. For each certification there was a wealth of supplemental online resources - online workshops, specimen questions, flashcards, Labs etc which reinforced the taught material. The quality of the teaching was good - our tutor, Antwan, really shone when he was presenting material which reflected his own experience in the industry, of which he had plenty. Some of the material was quite dense and slide-heavy, and there were a few weeks during the Cloud course in which is was hard not to feel a bit overwhelmed. This was not a fault of the teaching, or the supplied material, so much as how much info needed to be put across in such a short amount of time. There was certainly enough supplemental material to make organising revision a breeze. With about 6 hours of independent study per week i was able to sit and comfortably pass the certs for Tech+ and Cloud essentials+ a month before the end of the course. I have A+ core 1 booked for next week and feel confident about passing, and easily have sufficient notes from class and study material to be confident about booking A+ core 2 soon. Netcom provide further support for 6 months after the course end, including revision workshops, one to one contact with an employment/job skills professional, CV/LinkedIn building support, and more. I have not used these services yet, but plan to when i have completed the academic portion of the course. I would find it hard to criticise any part of the course, in terms of the teaching, resources, and support. The only thing I would have liked to see more of, was more engagement from some of the other participants on the course - with a tutorial group size of 20 or so, there were only ever eight or nine of the cohort who ever contributed regularly to the online classes and discussions, and at least four or five names who I never saw contribute even once. Quite hard to do over a 12 week course. Not Netcom's fault of course. I would recommend Netcom as a training provider without hesitation, and would certainly use them again to gain further training in this field"
Stu Moffat
30 May 2025
