Special Offer 🕊️

Level: Beginner/Career Change/Innovators

Location: Online LIVE & Self-paced (Hybrid)

Mode of study: Part-time/Full-time

Qualification: Three Cisco Qualifications

Duration: 6-8 Weeks

Awarding body: Cisco + Computer Science Mentors

Delivered by: Cisco Accredited Instructors 

In this exclusive Cisco route, you will start with Entrepreneurship Fundamentals, including the entrepreneurial perspective, identifying opportunities, and crafting your entrepreneurial story. Offering a solid foundation for anyone interested in developing entrepreneurial skills. The 3-course entrepreneurship series follows a learning progression, building upon earlier content to help entrepreneurs develop a working knowledge of key business concepts and principles pivotal to each stage of entrepreneurship. Completion of this series can help you expand your business acumen and develop a multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving, skills transferable to any career.

Launching a Business Venture is the second course in this series, designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs like you take action and learn the critical steps needed to strategically advance a business idea from planning to launch. You will step into the shoes of an entrepreneur through immersive real-world scenarios and discover the secrets of successful business launches and the top reasons why ventures fail. This course covers a comprehensive mix of topics like Marketing Techniques and Tools for Entrepreneurs, Launching the Imperfect Business: Lean Startup, Sales and Customer Service, and more!

Managing a Business Venture, the final course in our comprehensive 3-part entrepreneurship series, guides savvy entrepreneurs like you through strategic business management and startup operational planning.

Gain practical skills in entrepreneurial finance and accounting, including creating financial statements and projections. Discover the right business structure for your venture and understand its legal, tax, and risk implications. You'll also learn the art of networking to build your dream entrepreneurial team.

Week Delivery

• Week 1
  • Entrepreneurship Visions, Pathways, Frameworks, Opportunities
• Week 2
  • Competitive Analysis, Developing Pitches, Idea Protection
• Week 3
  • Marketing, Branding, Sales, Early Failures
• Week 4
  • Business Ownership, Managing Plan, Growth, Feasibility Analysis, Launching
• Week 5
  • Funding Strategy, Accounting, Finance, Operational Plan
• Week 6
  • Business Structure, Managing Risks, Business Decisions, Seeking Support

• Week 2
  • Discovering Entrepreneurship Course Exam
• Week 4
  • Launching a Business Venture Course Exam
• Week 6
  • Managing a Business Venture Course Exam

This is a beginner-friendly course and has no prerequisites or entry requirements. Students from any domain, background and age are welcome to apply.

Upon completing the CISCO Entrepreneurship Route, learners will develop a broad range of entrepreneurial, business, and professional skills that can be applied to starting a business, managing a venture, or advancing within an organisation. These include:

• Entrepreneurial mindset and opportunity identification
• Business idea evaluation and feasibility analysis
• Competitive analysis and market research
• Business pitching and presentation skills
• Branding, marketing, and customer acquisition strategies
• Sales techniques and customer service skills
• Lean startup principles and business launch planning
• Business growth and strategic planning
• Financial literacy, budgeting, and forecasting
• Understanding financial statements and basic accounting
• Funding and investment strategy development
• Business structure selection and legal considerations
• Risk management and decision-making skills
• Operational planning and business management
• Professional networking and team-building capabilities
• Problem-solving and critical thinking in business environments
• Communication and leadership skills
• Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial decision-making

By the end of the programme, learners will have gained practical knowledge of how to identify business opportunities, validate ideas, develop business plans, secure resources, launch a venture, manage operations, and support sustainable business growth. These transferable skills are valuable for entrepreneurs, freelancers, small business owners, managers, and professionals seeking to develop commercial awareness and business leadership capabilities.

After completing the training and examination, you will successfully achieve the following CISCO recognition and digital badges.

• Cisco Discovering Entrepreneurship
• Cisco Launching a Business Venture
• Cisco Managing a Business Venture

Course Fees: £699.99

• 10% discount if paid in full (use code: FULLPAYMENT)
• Instalments or Buy Now Pay Later options available 

Unlike traditional entrepreneurship courses that end with a certificate, our Earning by Learning pathway helps you move from learning to launching by providing practical business guidance and introducing your first five qualified business leads, giving you an opportunity to begin generating revenue from your new venture.

After Completing This Programme, Learners Can:

• Start and launch their own business venture with greater confidence and practical knowledge.
• Turn an existing idea, hobby, skill, or side project into a structured business.
• Develop freelance, consultancy, or self-employment opportunities.
• Secure their first potential customers through the provided business lead generation support.
• Create a business plan suitable for seeking investment, grants, or startup funding.
• Improve their employability by demonstrating entrepreneurial, leadership, and commercial skills.
• Progress into business management, operations, sales, marketing, or leadership roles.
• Build professional networks and partnerships to support business growth.
• Gain the confidence to identify new market opportunities and solve real-world business challenges.
• Apply entrepreneurial thinking within their current employment to drive innovation and business improvement.
• Pursue further professional development in business, leadership, project management, digital marketing, AI, or cybersecurity.
• Develop multiple income streams through business ownership, consulting, coaching, or online services.
• Scale a startup from concept to a sustainable and revenue-generating enterprise.
• Understand how to manage business finances, risks, legal obligations, and growth strategies.
• Join the Computer Science Mentors business community for ongoing networking, support, and collaboration opportunities.

Potential Career Outcomes

• Entrepreneur / Business Owner
• Startup Founder
• Freelancer / Independent Consultant
• Small Business Manager
• Sales and Business Development Executive
• Marketing and Brand Development Professional
• Operations Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Innovation and Strategy Officer
• Self-Employed Professional

Unique Outcome

• Gain access to the first 5 qualified business leads to help transform learning into real-world business opportunities and accelerate the journey from education to earning.

Level: Beginner/Career Change

Location: Online Self-paced with Pre-recorded Labs

Mode of study: Part-time/Full-time

Qualifications: 

• Cisco Cybersecurity Associate (CYBEROPS) Certified
• Cisco Cybersecurity Instructor Accreditation 

Duration: 16-18 Weeks

Awarding body: Cisco

Delivered by: Cisco Accredited Instructors 

• Module 1: Cybersecurity – A World of Experts and Criminals
  • Introduction to cybersecurity, threat landscape, attacker motivations, SOC roles

    No labs (foundational theory only

• Module 2: The Cybersecurity Cube

  • CIA triad, cybersecurity principles, defensive framework

    No labs

• Module 3: The Windows Operating System

  • Windows processes, registry, user management, PowerShell, resource monitoring

  • 6 Labs – Identify Processes/Threads/Registry; Create Users; Use PowerShell; Windows Task Manager; Monitor System Resources

• Module 4: Linux Overview

  • Linux CLI navigation, file system, logs, server basics

  • 5 Labs – Work with Text Files in CLI; Linux Shell; Linux Servers; Locate Log Files; File Permissions

• Module 5: Network Protocols

  • IP routing, packet inspection, traceroute

  • 2 Labs – Tracing a Route; Intro to Wireshark

• Module 6–7: (Typically cover other networking and security topics but no labs)

• Module 8: Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

  • ARP mechanism and packet analysis

  • 1 Lab – Examine Ethernet Frames

• Module 9: The Transport Layer (TCP/UDP)

  • TCP vs UDP, handshake, port scanning

  • 2 Labs – Observe TCP 3-Way Handshake; Explore Nmap Scans

• Module 10: Network Services (DNS/HTTP/HTTPS)

  • DNS queries, HTTP/HTTPS traffic, packet analysis

  • 3 Labs – Examine UDP DNS Capture; TCP/UDP Capture; HTTP/HTTPS Traffic

• Modules 11–16: (Other intermediate topics, no specific labs listed)

• Module 17: Attacking What We Do

  • DNS manipulation, database scanning, log analysis

  • 3 Labs – Explore DNS Traffic; Attack a MySQL Database; Read Server Logs

• Modules 18–20: (Further topics without individual labs)

• Module 21: Cryptography

  • Encryption, hashing, OpenSSL, Telnet vs SSH, CA management

  • 6 Labs – Creating Codes; Hashing Things Out; Encrypt/Decrypt with OpenSSL; Encrypt/Decrypt with Hacker Tool; Examine Telnet & SSH; Certificate Authority Stores

• Modules 22–25: (Other topics, lab info not detailed)

• Module 26: Evaluating Alerts

  • IDS/IPS fundamentals, Snort/firewall rules

  • 1 Lab – Snort & Firewall Rules

• Module 27: Working with Network Security Data

  • Log/data normalization, regex, malware PCAP analysis

  • 7 Labs – Data to Universal Format; Regex Tutorial; Extract Executable from PCAP; HTTP/DNS Threat Detection; Isolate Compromised Host; Malware Exploit Investigation; Investigate Windows Host Attack

• Cyber Range

  • Full SOC environment simulations

• Capstone-style labs (not individually listed)

For Online Self-paced Course:

• Pre-recorded Online Labs (with student Q&A)
• Automated Self-paced Labs (Do It By Yourself)
• LIVE Instructor Chat-only Support (Discord/Teams)
• Email Instructor Support

• Module Quizzes
  • Each individual module (e.g., Module 1 through Module 27)
  • Multiple Choice & Scenario-based Questions (auto-graded)
• Check Your Understanding (CYU)
  • Embedded within most modules
  • Formative, Multiple Choice (non-graded, for self-assessment)
• Labs & Packet Tracer Activities
  • Modules 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 17, 21, 26, 27
  • Practical lab-based tasks (some auto-evaluated, others manually reviewed)
• Practice Final Exam
  • Covers all modules
  • Timed, Mixed-format (MCQs, drag-and-drop, scenario-based)
• Final Course Exam (Cisco NetAcad)
  • Modules 1–27 + Cyber Range content
  • Summative, Timed, Multiple Choice, Scenario-based, Performance-based (simulation)
• Cyber Range Final Lab Assessment
  • Applied from practical modules (mainly 17–27)
  • Hands-on, performance-based scenarios in SOC environment
• Cisco Certification Exam (CBROPS 200-201)
  • All course content
  • Proctored, 120 minutes, Multiple Choice, Drag-and-Drop, and Simulated Analysis Questions

You should have already achieved the Cisco Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Pathway.

• Core Cybersecurity Concepts
• Network Engineering, Security and Data Analysis Assistance
• System and Software Security, Malware, Cloud and Endpoint Security, Identity Management, Network Defence
• Risk Management Principles and Processes
• Incident Response and Disaster Recovery

After completing the Cisco Cybersecurity Associate (CYBEROPS) training and certificate exam, you will successfully achieve the Cybersecurity Associate Level, which is a globally recognised certification from Cisco.

You will receive the following Cisco Certificates and Digital Badges:

• Cisco CyberOps Course Completion Certificate
• Cisco CyberOps Digital Badge
• Cisco CyberOps Associate Certification

• Upon successful completion and achievement of the Cisco CCST, Cisco Cybersecurity Certification, and Cisco Cybersecurity Instructor Accreditation, you will be offered a 6-month Cybersecurity Instructor Internship at our Cisco Networking Academy.
• The Job Placement is ONLY for qualified instructors.
• You will be involved in several Cybersecurity teaching activities with senior associates.
• You will be able to earn up to £22,000 a year. 
• You should have a valid Right to Work in the UK.

• Course Fees: £599.99 
• Instalments and Funding: 
  • £199 X 3 instalments (no interest)
  • Drop a WhatsApp message at +441416286918, and we will arrange the instalment plan for you.

After successful completion of this training, certification and accreditation, you will be offered a guaranteed internship and job placement.

After achieving the Cisco CyberOps Associate certification, your future in cybersecurity looks strong.

• Cisco Cybersecurity Instructor, £45000 - £55000
• SOC Analyst (L1/2), £35,000 – £50,000
• Cybersecurity Analyst, £35,000 – £55,000
• Incident Response Analyst, £40,000 – £60,000
• Security Operations Engineer, £45,000 – £65,000
• Cybersecurity Consultant, £55,000 – £80,000+

Level: Intermediate

Location: Self-paced Pre-recorded Labs

Mode of study: Part-time/Full-time

Qualification: Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Associate (CYBEROPS) and Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Accredited Instructor

Duration: 16-18 Weeks

Awarding body: Cisco

Delivered by: Cisco Accredited Instructors 

• Module 1: Cybersecurity – A World of Experts and Criminals
  • Introduction to cybersecurity, threat landscape, attacker motivations, SOC roles

    No labs (foundational theory only

• Module 2: The Cybersecurity Cube

  • CIA triad, cybersecurity principles, defensive framework

    No labs

• Module 3: The Windows Operating System

  • Windows processes, registry, user management, PowerShell, resource monitoring

  • 6 Labs – Identify Processes/Threads/Registry; Create Users; Use PowerShell; Windows Task Manager; Monitor System Resources

• Module 4: Linux Overview

  • Linux CLI navigation, file system, logs, server basics

  • 5 Labs – Work with Text Files in CLI; Linux Shell; Linux Servers; Locate Log Files; File Permissions

• Module 5: Network Protocols

  • IP routing, packet inspection, traceroute

  • 2 Labs – Tracing a Route; Intro to Wireshark

• Module 6–7: (Typically cover other networking and security topics but no labs)

• Module 8: Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

  • ARP mechanism and packet analysis

  • 1 Lab – Examine Ethernet Frames

• Module 9: The Transport Layer (TCP/UDP)

  • TCP vs UDP, handshake, port scanning

  • 2 Labs – Observe TCP 3-Way Handshake; Explore Nmap Scans

• Module 10: Network Services (DNS/HTTP/HTTPS)

  • DNS queries, HTTP/HTTPS traffic, packet analysis

  • 3 Labs – Examine UDP DNS Capture; TCP/UDP Capture; HTTP/HTTPS Traffic

• Modules 11–16: (Other intermediate topics, no specific labs listed)

• Module 17: Attacking What We Do

  • DNS manipulation, database scanning, log analysis

  • 3 Labs – Explore DNS Traffic; Attack a MySQL Database; Read Server Logs

• Modules 18–20: (Further topics without individual labs)

• Module 21: Cryptography

  • Encryption, hashing, OpenSSL, Telnet vs SSH, CA management

  • 6 Labs – Creating Codes; Hashing Things Out; Encrypt/Decrypt with OpenSSL; Encrypt/Decrypt with Hacker Tool; Examine Telnet & SSH; Certificate Authority Stores

• Modules 22–25: (Other topics, lab info not detailed)

• Module 26: Evaluating Alerts

  • IDS/IPS fundamentals, Snort/firewall rules

  • 1 Lab – Snort & Firewall Rules

• Module 27: Working with Network Security Data

  • Log/data normalization, regex, malware PCAP analysis

  • 7 Labs – Data to Universal Format; Regex Tutorial; Extract Executable from PCAP; HTTP/DNS Threat Detection; Isolate Compromised Host; Malware Exploit Investigation; Investigate Windows Host Attack

• Cyber Range

  • Full SOC environment simulations

• Capstone-style labs (not individually listed)

For Online Course:

• Pre-recorded labs available.
• LIVE Instructor Chat Support (Discord/Teams)
• Email Instructor Support
• WhatsApp and Team channels.

• Module Quizzes
  • Each individual module (e.g., Module 1 through Module 27)
  • Multiple Choice & Scenario-based Questions (auto-graded)
• Check Your Understanding (CYU)
  • Embedded within most modules
  • Formative, Multiple Choice (non-graded, for self-assessment)
• Labs & Packet Tracer Activities
  • Modules 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 17, 21, 26, 27
  • Practical lab-based tasks (some auto-evaluated, others manually reviewed)
• Practice Final Exam
  • Covers all modules
  • Timed, Mixed-format (MCQs, drag-and-drop, scenario-based)
• Final Course Exam (Cisco NetAcad)
  • Modules 1–27 + Cyber Range content
  • Summative, Timed, Multiple Choice, Scenario-based, Performance-based (simulation)
• Cyber Range Final Lab Assessment
  • Applied from practical modules (mainly 17–27)
  • Hands-on, performance-based scenarios in SOC environment
• Cisco Certification Exam (CBROPS 200-201)
  • All course content
  • Proctored, 120 minutes, Multiple Choice, Drag-and-Drop, and Simulated Analysis Questions
• Cisco Cybersecurity Instructor Accreditation Exam
  • Administered by the Cisco ASC

You should have completed the Cisco Junior Cybersecurity program for the Beginner and achieved the Junior Cybersecurity Analyst level.

Skills Gained from Cisco CyberOps Associate Certification

The CyberOps Associate (CBROPS 200-201) equips you with real-world, job-ready skills aligned with Security Operations Centre (SOC) analyst roles.

1. Security Monitoring & Event Analysis
   • Understanding SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK)
   • Analysing security logs and alerts
   • Detecting anomalies and potential threats
2. Network Security Fundamentals
   • TCP/IP, ports, protocols (DNS, HTTP, ICMP, etc.
   • Identifying reconnaissance, access, and DoS attacks
   • Understanding firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, and NAT
3. Threat Intelligence & Attack Lifecycle
   • MITRE ATT&CK Framework
   • Common attack vectors (malware, phishing, ransomware)
   • Understanding the Cyber Kill Chain
4. Cryptography & Endpoint Security
   • Basic encryption (symmetric/asymmetric)
   • Certificates, hashing (MD5, SHA)
   • Endpoint protection tools and use
5. Incident Handling & Response
   • Basic incident response phases (Preparation, Detection, Containment, etc.)
   • Escalation procedures
   • Evidence handling and chain of custody
6. Security Policies and Compliance
   • Governance models
   • Risk management concepts
   • Policy types and incident handling rules

Skills as Cisco Cybersecurity Instructor

As a Cisco Cybersecurity Certified Instructor, you also develop pedagogical and delivery skills, including:

1. Curriculum Design & Delivery
   • Teaching Cisco’s CyberOps curriculum
   • Creating assessments, labs, and exercises
   • Aligning learning outcomes with real-world competencies
2. Blended & Online Learning Methods
   • Delivering lessons online or in-person
   • Using Cisco NetAcad tools (Packet Tracer, SkillsForAll)
   • Creating engaging lab experiences in remote environments
3. Mentorship and Student Support
   • Supporting diverse learners from beginner to advanced
   • Encouraging ethical practices in cybersecurity
   • Preparing students for certification and job interviews
4. Professional Development and Leadership
   • Staying updated with Cisco security trends
   • Leading workshops, bootcamps, and security events
   • Being part of a global community of instructors

You will receive the following Cisco Certificates and Digital Badges:

• Cisco Cybersecurity Associate (CYBEROPS)
• Cisco Cybersecurity Accredited Instructor

Course Fees: £599.99 (full payment).

Instalments and Funding: Instalment plans are available. Drop a WhatsApp message at +441416286918, and we will arrange the funding plan for you.

After achieving the Cisco CyberOps Associate certification and obtaining the Cisco Cybersecurity (CyberOps) Instructor accreditation, your future in cybersecurity looks strong. You’re now positioned for both technical roles in security operations and teaching/instructor-led roles in industry or academia. Below is a breakdown of the career pathways, roles, and expected salaries in the UK and globally.

• SOC Analyst (L1), £26,000 – £38,000
• Cybersecurity Analyst, £35,000 – £55,000
• Incident Response Analyst, £40,000 – £60,000
• Security Operations Engineer, £45,000 – £65,000
• Cybersecurity Consultant, £55,000 – £80,000+

Instructor Earnings (UK/Online):

• College/Uni Instructor, £20 – £40 per hour
• Private Academy Trainer, £200 – £400 per day
• Freelance Online Instructor, £500 – £2,000/month (if self-hosted or Udemy/Teachable)
• Curriculum Developer, £35,000 – £50,000+