The Admissions Process
Everyone has the potential to start a career in cyber security. Ready to unlock your potential?
Entry Requirements
We’re removing as many barriers as possible for people who genuinely want to retrain in cyber. That’s why our only competency-based entry requirements are that you feel confident using a computer, and that you are fully committed to learning new skills to pursue your dream cyber career. There are no upper age limits (but you must be 18+) and you don’t need cyber knowledge to apply. Instead of asking for A-levels, work experience, and so on, we ask you to complete some pre-course work. So no matter your background, you’ll have the opportunity to get up to speed before enrolling on the full course.
Your own laptop or PC
You'll need a suitable device at home to join classes and use the hands-on cyber labs. Our FAQ has recommended specs
Stable internet at 10+mbps
Because CAPSLOCK classes are live and online, you'll need access to stable internet throughout the entire course so you can participate
Webcam & microphone
You'll be required to interact with your tutors and classmates on a daily basis. This includes team-based learning, live classes, and one-to-one support sessions
Quiet place to study
You'll need a quiet place to study and participate in the live classes. The course includes lots of discussion and you'll need to get involved without distraction
Ready to unlock your potential?
IT literacy
You'll need a foundational level of IT literacy to join the course. This is simply knowing your way around a PC. Things like using Word, Excel, installing Chrome, etc.
Able to attend 90%+ of classes
Because of live classes are interactive and include team-based learning, you'll need to be there at least 90% of the time.
English language competency
You need to be able to communicate with your tutors, classmates, and mentors using spoken English. You'll also be required to write reports too.
Appetite to learn & succeed
The main pre-requisite we want to see from CAPLSOCK applicants is a desire to learn, a motivation for success.
COURSE START DATES
Full-time start dates
Monday-Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm
January 4th 2022
Application deadline: 23rd November 2022
2nd May 2022
Application deadline: 28th March 2022
5th September 2022
Application deadline: 1st Aug 2022
Part-time start dates
Monday-Thursday, 6:00pm – 9:00pm + up to 3 Saturdays a month, 9:30am – 12:30pm
31st August 2021
Application deadline: 25th July 2021
7th March 2022
Application deadline: 1st February 2022
12th September 2022
Application deadline: 5th August 2022
COURSE SCHEDULES
- Full-time
- Part-time
Classes run Monday-Friday for 16 weeks
Warm-up & pre-reading can be done in your own time. You'll be required to undertake 1 to 2 hours of independent study per day around the timetabled classes.
Classes run Monday-Thursday for 26 weeks
You will also join a Saturday morning class (9:30am-12:30pm) up to 3 times per month.
Warm-up & pre-reading can be done in your own time. You'll be required to undertake 1 to 2 hours of independent study per day around the timetabled classes.
- Full-time | Daytime schedule
- Part-time | Evenings & weekends
Classes run Monday-Friday for 16 weeks.
Warm-up & pre-reading can be done in your own time. You'll be required to undertake 1 to 2 hours of independent study per day around the timetabled classes.
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 1 to 2 hours of independent study per day around the timetabled classes.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Register & Apply
When you click ‘Apply Now’ you’ll be asked to register. This creates your CAPSLOCK account where you can manage the rest of your application. You’ll need around 15 minutes to go through this process.
Step 2: Pre-course Work
In pre-course, you’ll be able to access free learning content and cyber labs. For those newer to tech and cyber, you’ll be able to get up to the required knowledge level before enrolling on the full course and get a free taster of what cyber is going to be like.
Step 3: Finance Application
Unless you’re paying up-front, you’ll need to apply for your preferred tuition finance. This will be with our tuition partners, StepEx (ISA) or Lendwise (Loan).
Step 4: Enrol at CAPSLOCK
Learn from anywhere with Wi-fi. Our digital campus and virtual classrooms allow you to be ‘on-campus’, with immersive instructor-led classes.