
Start Date
Flexible
Study Type
Online, Hybrid or Incentre
Duration
200 hours
Training Type
Diploma
get a job in CYBERSECURITY with a diploma from pitman training
Digital threats grow more sophisticated daily. Organisations face increasingly complex security challenges that require specialised expertise to address them effectively.
Companies across sectors need security professionals who can safeguard their business beyond basic IT infrastructure. Your advanced skills could help implement robust security architectures, conduct thorough vulnerability assessments, develop security policies, or lead incident response teams.
Working as an IT security engineer builds on your existing network knowledge while introducing specialised security responsibilities. Moving from infrastructure maintenance to proactive defence, you’ll apply your technical foundation to areas like threat detection, security control implementation, risk assessment, and cloud security.
This diploma builds upon your Network+ certification, equipping you with practical security skills that create new career opportunities. You’ll progress from cybersecurity fundamentals through cloud security principles and comprehensive risk management approaches.

is this right for you?
The diploma programme suits several situations:
- Network professionals looking to specialise in security
- Individuals with their Network+ certification looking to upskill
- Professionals in IT looking to expand their opportunities for higher positions
- CV builders seeking to add in-demand technical qualifications
- Busy individuals requiring flexible study options with personal support
award & associatedQualifications

Upon successful completion, you'll earn 200 CPD points, a professional credential that validates your skills to employers and demonstrates your commitment to ongoing learning.
This diploma will give you the knowledge and technical skills you need to pursue a role in IT security.
IT Courses (incl. A+)
Cloud Security Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to cloud security concepts and is ideal for anyone who wishes to learn the core principles of cloud infrastructure, data,…
IT Courses (incl. A+)
CyberSecurity 101
Information security is becoming increasingly crucial for all types of organisations. In this course, you’ll explore key information-security concepts.
IT Courses (incl. A+)
CyberSecurity 102
In this second course in our series on the core elements of information security, you’ll explore different ways organisations protect their information and systems from…
IT Courses (incl. A+)
Evaluating and Planning for Security Risks
Information security is crucial for all types of organisations. In this course, you’ll learn about evaluating potential security risks and planning for their mitigation.
IT Courses (incl. A+)
Getting Started with Information Security
Information security is becoming increasingly crucial for all types of organisations. In this course, you’ll explore key information-security concepts.
IT Courses (incl. A+)
Security+
This CompTIA certification course helps to prepare students to take and pass the SY0-701 Security+ exam and obtain the Security+ certification. This course is excellent…
Elective Courses
Networks & Security Courses - Cybersecurity Courses
AWS Cloud Practitioner
This course will help prepare you for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, which validates a candidate’s ability to define basic cloud infrastructure and architectural…
IT Courses (incl. A+)
Azure Fundamentals
This course helps prepare learners for Microsoft’s AZ-900 exam and obtain the Azure Fundamentals certification. The course is an excellent introduction for those looking to…
IT Courses (incl. A+)
Cloud Security Administration
In this course, you’ll learn essential security concepts relating to data and application protection, and you’ll learn how to manage and maintain a secure cloud…
Communication Courses
Communication Skills for IT Specialists
The Communication Skills for IT Specialists course is designed to help you effectively engage with your audience and is specifically geared toward working in a…
IT Courses (incl. A+)
CompTIA Cloud Essentials
This course provides an introduction to cloud computing and covers topics, such as cloud networking, cloud migration strategies, cloud connectivity, cloud design considerations, and cloud…
Networks & Security Courses - Cybersecurity Courses
CyberSecurity Analyst (CySa+)
In this course, you’ll learn how to analyse, monitor, and protect an organisation’s infrastructure using threat-detection and threat-analysis tools.
IT Courses (incl. A+)
Mitigating Security Risks
This course examines the myriad security threats faced by organisations today and how to prepare for them, respond to them, and prevent them.
Network+ certification or equivalent with a strong interest in cyber security.
Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –
Self-Funded:
- Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
- You could opt to pay upfront.
Company Funded:
Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
What we can help with:
- Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
- Tailored personnel letters
- Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).
Funding & Grants:
There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.
We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.
* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.
Following this diploma and with experience in the role, you may opt for further training, which could lead to positions of greater seniority and responsibility, such as Cyber Security Analyst or Security Solutions Architect.
Your CYBERSECURITY Breakthrough Starts Here
Facing redundancy? Looking for a career change? Simply after better opportunities? Our IT Security Engineer Diploma with CompTIA delivers the practical know-how that UK employers value.
Discover how 200 hours of flexible training can transform your professional trajectory.
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