Cyber College Cymru
About
Are you interested in the future of cyber and looking to build your digital skills for a future career?
Bridgend College, in partnership with Coleg Gwent and the University of South Wales, is piloting a scheme from September 2020 that will form a new qualification in cyber security. The initiative will offer learners hundreds of hours of industry input with big-name industry partners such as Admiral, Thales and Fujitsu.
Start
This course starts in September
Duration
2 years
Level
Diploma in IT
Location
Bridgend Campus
Overview & Modules
Every unit will have a cyber security focus and will include:
- Information technology systems
- Creating systems to manage information
- Using social media in business
- Website development
- Cyber security and incident management
- IT project management
- Programming
- Cloud storage and collaboration tools
You will participate in cyber-related projects as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification, supported by Admiral, Fujitsu and Thales. Alongside your studies, they will bring you:
- Cyber labs – learn and practice skills with training and mentoring
- Executive briefings – understand how the units you are studying relate to the world of work
- Support for professional qualifications
- Cyber Week – this exclusive week-long activity will bring together Cyber College Cymru students at the National Cyber Security Academy at the University of South Wales in Newport
- You’ll hear from industry leaders, meet professionals in cyber, take part in challenges, and learn about technologies and methodologies
You will receive support towards gaining a professional certification such as Google Cloud Platform Associate Engineer or Amazon Web Services Foundational Cloud Practitioner.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include assignments, external examinations, case studies and continual class assessment.
Entry requirements
- 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, preferably including English and Maths (equivalent qualifications are accepted)
- You will attend an interview
Continue your studies
This qualification will lead to a BTEC Diploma in IT together with support towards a host of available professional certifications in cloud technologies from Google or Amazon. This course, coupled with cyber industry relevant and supported projects through the Welsh Baccalaureate, will enable you to be a highly employable candidate in the cyber field.
This new and exciting qualification could be your stepping stone into a cyber career.
We are extremely proud to announce that Bridgend College has now officially become a Google Reference College, the first college in Wales to be given this esteemed title.
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