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Cyber Security & Cloud Computing

Cyber Security & Cloud Computing

Funded Courses

For the following courses, you may be eligible for full or partial government funding or a loan, depending on factors like your age, location, residency status, employment situation, or income.

AWS re/Start Cloud Computing with AI Bootcamp

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start programme is a full-time, classroom-based skills development and training programme run in collaboration with Amazon Web Services that prepares individuals living within Greater London for careers in the cloud and connects them to potential employers.

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Level 1 in Introduction to Cyber Security

In the combined course you will understand how programming works and learn about cybercrime . You will develop text-based programming skills and understand routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control.

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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security
Day(s): Wednesday and Friday
Time: 09:30 - 14:30
Weeks: 13
Start Date: 04/03/2026
Venue: Amberley Road Centre
Full Fee: £1,891
Level: Level 2
Concessions: Yes

The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Cyber Security is to provide learners with sector awareness. It will do this by introducing the knowledge and understanding in roles and issues relating to Cyber Security. The secondary purpose is to act as a stepping stone that will lead learners into studying Cyber Security at a higher level.

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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security (Distance Learning)
ONLINE COURSE
Venue: Online
Full Fee: £992
Level: Level 2
Level: Level 2
Concessions: Yes

Please note: this course is not available to learners in many areas of England with devolved adult skills funding, like Greater London. Please view the Level 2 Distance Learning page for details on eligibility

This qualification has a duration of 12 weeks and is the purpose is to provide learners with sector awareness. It does this by introducing the knowledge and understanding in roles and issues relating to Cyber Security.

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Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
ONLINE COURSE
Venue: Online
Full Fee: £1,343
Level: Level 3
Level: Level 3
Concessions: Yes

For Greater London residents, these courses can be funded if they earn less than the London Living Wage or otherwise do not already have a Level 3 qualification, alongside the standard residency requirements.

We also currently have funding for a limited number of learners living in certain other areas of England. Please view the Level 3 Distance Learning page for details on eligibility.

This qualification aims to:
Focus on the study of the practices within cyber security
Offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
Provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical skills.
The objective of this qualification is to: provide the learner with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices

The course is 25 weeks in length 

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Full-Cost Courses

The following courses must be paid for in full before starting, but in some cases there may be discounts available depending on eligibility.

CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Certification

CompTIA Security+ is a professionally industry recognised certification that validates the skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. We are unique to any other provider, where we offer face to face delivery of the course compared to many online providers!

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Why study at WAES?
  • Highly qualified and professionally experienced tutors
  • Accessible Central London centres with bespoke facilities and great transport connections
  • A wide range of in-person, online, distance learning and community-based courses
  • Unique work experience opportunities through partnerships
  • Guest speakers offer introductions to career pathways in a variety of sectors
  • Excellent progression to employment, apprenticeships or further learning including university
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