The RDE Cybersecurity Academy develops practical security awareness and role-focused capability for protecting data, systems and organisational operations. Learners understand common threats, control responsibilities and the disciplined decisions that reduce risk.
Training connects technical security principles with governance, people and business impact. Learners examine access, vulnerabilities, incidents, data protection and secure working practices through realistic scenarios and structured exercises.
What you can expect
- Cyber threats, vulnerabilities and risk assessment
- Identity, access and account security controls
- Data protection and secure information handling
- Network, device and application security foundations
- Security monitoring, incident response and escalation
- Policies, awareness and organisational responsibilities
- Evidence for entry-level security and digital roles
Who the academy supports
The Academy supports career starters, career changers, professionals and organisations that need stronger cybersecurity capability. It is also relevant to employment partners seeking safe and structured routes into security-related work.
From learning to application
Learners assess realistic risks, recommend proportionate controls and practise responding to security events. The objective is to build reliable judgement, clear communication and practical readiness for security-conscious workplaces.
Choose your programme
Compare the routes below. Each programme page explains its syllabus, practical work, career directions, certification information and researched salary context. Durations describe the individual pathways; an integrated route has its own curriculum and is not a simple total of the other routes.
Find your starting point
Choose a foundation route if you are building the core skills for this discipline. Professional and mastery routes develop deeper practice. An integrated route connects several areas of capability. Specialist and career accelerator routes focus on named responsibilities or career goals. Read the individual entry guidance and discuss your experience with our team before selecting a route.
Mentoring and practical evidence
Mentoring starts from day one. Apply your learning through the practical activities and project outputs described on your programme page. The academy pathways include six months of job-search support and three months of in-role support. Use your work to explain your skills in applications and interviews. Employment and earnings depend on your experience, evidence and employer requirements.
Certification and delivery
Programme completion, RDE recognition and external professional certification are different outcomes. Consult the programme page for the relevant routes and ask our team to confirm examinations, assessment, delivery arrangements and what is included before enrolling.
Your next step
Explore a programme card or use Register your interest to discuss your goals, starting point, availability and fees or funding options.