Are you ready to develop the skills needed to start your journey into cyber security? Through structured online learning, CompTIA-certified tutor support, practical CertMaster Labs, and industry-standard CompTIA certifications, our Cyber Security Diploma helps you build the knowledge and confidence needed to understand cyber security from the ground up.
Average Salary:
£55k
Skill Level:
Beginner
Practical Learning:
CertMaster Labs
Prerequisites:
None
Enquire to find out more
What’s included
In your Cyber Security Diploma
Our programme is designed to help aspiring cyber security professionals build the certifications, skills, and practical confidence needed to understand the cyber security industry. We have curated a structured pathway of CompTIA courses that take you from foundational cyber security knowledge through to core security skills, cyber security analysis, and advanced security concepts.
Your levels of success
Level 1
CompTIA a+ Cyber
The first step in your cyber security journey starts with CompTIA a+ Cyber. At this level, you will build the essential knowledge needed to understand how cyber security teams support organisations, how systems are managed, how networks operate, and how data is protected.
This stage is designed for complete beginners, giving you a supported starting point before progressing into more technical certification training.
Level 2
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ will help you develop the essential knowledge and practical understanding required for core cyber security functions. You will learn how to identify threats, understand vulnerabilities, protect systems, manage access, assess risk, and apply security best practices in real-world environments.
This stage helps you build a strong foundation for entry-level cyber security and security support roles.
Level 3
CompTIA CySA+
At this level, you will develop the analytical skills needed to support cyber security monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
This stage is especially relevant for learners who want to build skills linked to cyber security analyst and SOC analyst responsibilities, where continuous monitoring, investigation, communication, and response are central to the role.
Level 4
CompTIA SecurityX
CompTIA SecurityX introduces advanced cyber security concepts linked to security architecture, engineering, governance, risk, compliance, cloud security, automation, monitoring, and resilient enterprise security.
This stage gives you exposure to broader strategic and technical thinking used in more senior cyber security environments. Once you have completed this level, you will have progressed through a structured CompTIA pathway from beginner-level foundations to advanced cyber security concepts.
Discover our course impact
Our Cyber Security Diploma is designed to help you build a strong foundation in one of the most important skill areas in the modern workplace.
This programme takes you through a progressive learning journey, starting with beginner-friendly cyber security concepts before advancing into core security principles, analyst-level skills, and advanced security thinking. It helps you apply your knowledge through practical lab-based learning, giving you the confidence to understand technical tasks and cyber security scenarios more clearly.
Whether you’re starting from scratch, changing direction, or strengthening your existing IT knowledge, this approach allows you to progress at your own pace while gaining recognised CompTIA certifications that will add value to your CV.
Create a portfolio that showcases your skills to impress hiring managers
Create a professional portfolio that highlights your coding skills and hands-on experience – exactly what employers are looking for. With real-world projects featured on your GitHub, you’ll demonstrate your ability to tackle practical challenges, showcasing the expertise and versatility that hiring managers are looking for.
Your portfolio will include:
JavaScript website project – HTML, Tailwind CSS, SASS, and pure JavaScript.
React.js project – HTML, Tailwind CSS, SASS, JavaScript and React.js
Static website project – HTML and CSS
CSS website project – Tailwind CSS and SASS
80+ Mini Projects
Static Website
Student: James Foreman
Project: At Level 2 of the diploma, James applied his newly acquired skills in React, JavaScript, and HTML to develop a portfolio website. He continues to create innovative web applications, expanding his portfolio and demonstrating his expertise thanks to the practical exercises during the course of the diploma
Platformer Game
Student: Isabelle Marsh
Project: At Level 2 Isabelle completed one of our projects by developing a 2D platformer game using JavaScript and HTML. The game features character control, animation, sound, and interactive objects, showcasing her ability to integrate multiple elements into a cohesive project.
Static Website
Student: Victor Aienobe
Project: At Level 1 of the diploma, Victor utilised his new skills in Tailwind CSS, HTML, and CSS to create a portfolio website. He continues to refine his projects, showcasing his dedication and growing expertise in web development.
Canvas Car Control Game
Student: Jamal Mendez
Course: Jamal showcased his technical proficiency at Level 2 by creating a canvas control project using HTML and JavaScript. The project involved dynamic car control, including directional changes, speed adjustments, collision detection, and customisable features like color changes all implemented within an interactive canvas environment.
Projecting your salary
We want to help you achieve the best outcome in your studies so that you can flourish in your selected development pathway.
per year
Web Developer
per year
Full-Stack Developer
per year
Back-End Developer
Cyber Security Diploma
Credly badges are an effective way to showcase your skills and achievements. Each badge is backed by trusted metadata that verifies what you have accomplished. Many employers trust and recognise Credly badges as proof of competency, which can help you in job applications and career advancement.
What is a Credly Badge?
A digital badge is a digital credential that signifies a specific achievement, skill, or qualification. These badges are issued by reputable institutions, and they offer a verified way to demonstrate your accomplishments online.
Find out more about Credly badges here.
Meet your expert tutors
Our career-focused curriculum, 1:1 calls with your tutors, and hands-on projects, will help you create a job-ready GitHub portfolio that will get you hired in no time.
Your tutors will help you:
Coding Diploma
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions, and we have all the answers
During this Diploma, you will have access to over 50 practical exercises or projects that will help you implement your newly acquired skills. Over and above these practical projects, you will also have access to 2 exclusive website projects for the benefit of your portfolio.
The duration of the Coding Career Programme depends on your pace of study. For our average student, who dedicates time to studying every day, it typically takes 6 months to 1 year to complete the programme. This allows enough time to thoroughly engage with the content, gain hands-on experience, and build the skills needed for success in a coding career.
We offer finance through our third-party finance partner Premium Credit where you can spread the cost of your study package and exams over affordable monthly payments. This is the preferred option for our students not paying in full. As an alternative where students do not qualify for finance, we offer monthly spread payments in-house (ITOL Finance) which are interest-free and cover the cost of the course component only. ITOL Finance therefore does not finance the cost of exams. You can, however, contact the exam booking team at any time and pay for exams as you need them.
Yes, we can tailor a study package for you based on your experience level and taking into consideration studies you have already completed.
A rewarding career enables you to grow and develop. This package lays the foundation and kickstarts your career in coding: you will harvest what you invest in yourself. After this programme, you will have learned new skills and validated them by passing certification exams! This adds value to your CV and opens doors to career opportunities where you can grow exponentially.
Yes, our Coding Diploma is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT, who have awarded this qualification with the prestigious Tech 10 accreditation. This recognition ensures that the course meets rigorous industry standards, preparing you with skills and knowledge highly valued by employers. Completing this diploma will earn you a BCS qualification, which demonstrates your commitment to high-quality coding expertise and strengthens your career opportunities in the tech field.
