Trailblazer Group for Level 3 Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sponsored by Qufaro in Partnership with Global Knowledge UK #BridgingTheGap

Qufaro sponsors trailblazer group for Level Three cybersecurity apprenticeship in partnership with Global Knowledge UK 

~ Increasing demand for apprentices specialising in cybersecurity ~

Representatives from a full spectrum of UK employers including leading blue-chip companies gathered at Bletchley Park this week to announce their intention to develop a new, Level 3, standard for cyber apprenticeships aimed particularly at school leavers.

Sponsored by Qufaro, the trailblazer group will collectively form the new apprenticeship standard to address the need for a broader choice of qualifications to fulfil the skills gap in the cybersecurity professions and meet the demands of employers.

Attendees included Global Knowledge, the worldwide leader in technology skills solutions, who will work in partnership with Qufaro to jointly develop and deliver the cybersecurity Level 3 apprenticeship. Other attendees included Deloitte, Identifi Global Resources and Tui.

“Qufaro’s mission is to grow cyber capability to meet the needs of society through Education, Innovation and Investment.” Dr Budgie Dhanda, CEO of Qufaro, explained.  “Qufaro already delivers an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), accredited by City & Guilds and recognised by the Institute of Information Security Professions (IISP).  Supporting a Level 3 apprenticeship is a natural extension of Qufaro’s work in this area.”

Glyn Roberts, UK Managing Director at Global Knowledge, said: “The turnout at the launch event proves the demand within the UK to build cybersecurity capability in our future generation.  We have had a number of conversations with employers and cybersecurity professionals who recognise that a Level 4 programme can be too challenging for new entrants and therefore by developing a Level 3 programme we can ensure the appropriate focus and support is given to employers and learners who are looking to establish a career in cyber.”

The level three standard will also inform the standards for a future T level, a new type of two-year course designed with employers, to give young people the skills that industry needs. From 2020, T levels will provide a technical alternative to A levels and include an industry placement of at least 45 days in their chosen occupation. 

ABOUT BLETCHLEY PARK QUFARO: Formed in 2015 with the aim of growing the national cyber security talent pool by finding and developing talented individuals from across the UK and to provide support to enable them to enter university, apprenticeships and employment. 

Qufaro has developed and successfully delivered the UK’s first and only EPQ in Cyber Security.  This was developed by a consortium of education and cyber security partners to help provide a starting point for anyone considering a career in cyber security. The qualification is taught using distance learning tools with its content guided by the National Occupational Standards in cyber security.

ABOUT GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE: The worldwide leader in IT and professional training, providing the skills that individuals and organisations need to succeed in an ever-changing world.

To meet customer needs, Global Knowledge is located in 15 countries, and has the unique flexibility to deliver a broad portfolio of courses on over 100 countries online, in classrooms and through a worldwide partner network.

Established in 1995, Global Knowledge has 1,500 employees worldwide, including award-winning instructors widely considered as the best in the industry.

Confirmed as the world’s leading training provider of certified ITIL training, Global Knowledge enables the success of more than 300,000 professionals each year.