NCSC Assured Training and Certification

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC, a part of GCHQ) is working to make high-quality cyber security training easily identifiable and accessible to cyber security professionals. This endeavour is vital to address the significant shortage of skilled cyber security professionals in the UK.

With the abundance of cyber security training courses on offer, it can be difficult to identify highly competent trainers and good quality courses. NCSC Assured Training addresses this issue – providing rigorously assessed training courses to select from. Customers can feel confident they will receive training that is consistent with industry best practice.

NCSC has appointed APMG as the independent Certification Body for Assured Training, due to APMG’s track record for accrediting quality training providers.

APMG evaluates the course material, the trainers and the administration processes surrounding the course – forming a truly comprehensive assessment process. Please note for remote courses, for example online learning, security of delivery is not assessed.

A number of the Assured Training courses, offer an exam, designed to test a candidate’s knowledge of the course content. Candidates who successfully pass the exam can claim an APMG digital badge.

What are the benefits of choosing Assured Training?

• Individuals and organizations can easily and quickly identify high quality, relevant training
• The course materials have been rigorously assessed against NCSC’s high standards
• Every trainer’s delivery and subject matter knowledge has been vetted
• The administration processes surrounding the course have been quality checked.

Course levels

Awareness Level

• These courses provide an introduction and overview of the cyber security landscape.  Typically, they are appropriate for those wishing to enter the profession.

Application Level

• In-depth courses. These courses are most suitable for individuals already working within a cyber security role who wish to further their professional capability.

Courseware

• Assured courseware must be used in conjunction with an assured trainer and quality management system to be recognised as NCSC Assured Training.

Pricing options are available through our Accredited Training Organization (ATO) network.