The CAPSLOCK Course & Curriculum
The CAPSLOCK curriculum was designed by global employers, leading cyber security professionals, and expert academics. We teach the cyber security skills needed in the workplace today.

Course outline.
Learners undertake the course as a Trainee Cyber Security Consultant, working in a small team to solve real hands-on problems with the support of experienced instructors. They work within a fictitious case-study business which simulates the real cyber security workplace.
Weeks 1 -2: Understanding Cyber Security in Business
Learners understand why cyber security exists and where it sits within an organisation. They learn how cyber security is measured, how to help organisations develop effective cyber security culture, and be introduced to threats such as social engineering. In the first 2 weeks, they get to know their team mates and develop the foundations of their cyber security understanding.
Weeks 3-7: Security by Design
We introduce learners to governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and how these concepts underpin the existence of cyber security. They develop their networking fundamentals and begin to consider an organisations security architecture by working on real scenario-based problems.
Weeks 8-11: Applied Security
Now halfway through the course, learners will have developed a good understanding of cyber security principles. Using that knowledge, they begin to work on more complex exercises, such as Endpoint Protection Cloud Security, Digital Forensics, Access Control and other applied security areas too. They will use their new skills from weeks 1-7 in new scenarios to further develop their capability.
Weeks 12 - 14: Offensive & Defensive Security
Learners continue to develop their understanding of the cyber security threat landscape and apply this understanding in the context of penetration testing and defensive security operations. They learn how to apply skills such as reconnaissance, malware analysis, threat intelligence, and log analysis in simulated scenarios.
Weeks 14 - 16: Business Continuity Management
In this final problem area, learners will use their new skills from weeks 1-14 to tackle big picture problems such as incident management & response and strategic business resilience. They will also consider topics such as physical security and industrial control systems.
The cyber skills CAPSLOCK learners learn
When we teach specific skills at CAPSLOCK, it is always in context of how it applies in industry. As learners tackle real cyber problems and scenarios, they will learn about all the individual skills shown below.

The Classroom Experience
Welcome to the CAPSLOCK digital campus
Get all the benefits of being on-campus but without the commute, cost, or hassle. We use the latest technology to create an immersive online learning environment for our learners.
Live, Instructor-led classes in our virtual classroom. There’s always 3 members of staff teaching in a live session.
Access to the latest cyber security labs where you can learn hands-on skills which employers need.
All learners benefit from our: Full learning management system, cohort-specific Slack workspace.
Team-based Learning & Problem-based Learning
The way we teach you is at the forefront of learning research. This is online learning, but not as you know it.
We use team-based learning and problem-based learning to get you workplace ready. You’ll be learning how to solve real workplace problems as part of a functional team of learners. Classes are hands-on and interactive with real knowledge application.
Class schedules & cohort start dates.
A rigorous schedule that works
Full-time Schedule
A 16-week course with live classes running between 9:30am - 2:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Join the class
Join your tutors and peers in the live class
Class introduction
Individual and team readiness tests + mini lecture
Team-based learning
Work in a small group on a practical project with tutor's guidance
Team-based learning
Work in a small group on a practical project with tutor's guidance
Presentations
See solutions and present work back to class
Classes run Monday-Friday for 16 weeks.
Warm-up & pre-reading can be done in your own time. Learners are required to undertake up to 1 hour of independent study per day in addition to the timetabled classes.
Part-time Schedule
A 26-week course with live classes running between 6pm - 9pm, Monday - Thursday
Join the class
Join your tutors and peers in the live class
Class introduction
Individual and team readiness tests + mini lecture
Team-based learning
Work in a small group on a practical project with tutor's guidance
Presentations
See problem solutions and present work back to class
Classes run Monday-Thursday, 6pm - 9pm and the course lasts 26 weeks.
You will also join a morning class on Saturday mornings (9:30am-12:30pm), up to 3 times a month.
Warm-up & pre-reading can be done in your own time. You'll be required to undertake up to 1 hour of independent study per day around the timetabled classes.
Cohort start dates.
Application Deadline:
August 22, 2022
Cohort Start Date:
September 19, 2022
Course Finish:
January 20, 2023
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September 12, 2022
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October 10, 2022
Course Finish:
April 21, 2023
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September 30, 2022
Cohort Start Date:
November 14, 2022
Course Finish:
March 17, 2023
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January 2, 2023
Cohort Start Date:
January 30, 2023
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May 19, 2023
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April 3, 2023
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May 2, 2023
Course Finish:
October 26, 2023
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CAPSLOCK learners have the opportunity to gain 5 industry certifications.
We consulted with cyber security employers to offer a broad suite of cyber security certifications which give CAPSLOCK graduates breadth of knowledge across all cyber disciplines. We include four external industry certifications alongside our core 'Certified Cyber Security Practitioner' qualification. All certifications are included with the cost of the course.
Meet some of our industry tutors.
We wrap around additional support
Careers Support
Our dedicated careers team provide one-to-one support to learners and work closely with our employer partners

Professional Coaching
One-to-one sessions with a professional coach whenever it's needed

Pastoral Care
Mental health first-aid certifed staff, one-to-one academic support, and much more

Eligibility Requirements.
We assess future potential, not past academic or professional success. No matter an applicants background, if they meet the eligibility criteria below they can apply to enrol at CAPSLOCK.