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The Sixth Edition of
Women in Cyber Academy
A remote programme that gives women practical cybersecurity skills, expert mentorship and a route into the industry. No prior cyber experience required.
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ADVANCING GENDER DIVERSITY IN CYBER
Why We Built This Programme
Cybersecurity has a well documented skills gap, and women remain significantly under-represented in the industry. Smarttech247 built the Women in Cybersecurity Academy to open a practical, supported route in, for women who want a career in cyber but have not had the chance to build the hands-on experience employers ask for.
The programme is run and taught by working analysts, threat hunters and penetration testers from Smarttech247's own Security Operations Centres, so participants learn on the same kind of problems they would face on the job.
The programme is run and taught by working analysts, threat hunters and penetration testers from Smarttech247's own Security Operations Centres, so participants learn on the same kind of problems they would face on the job.
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No prior experience needed
Built for career changers and early-career candidates alike.
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Taught by practitioners
Sessions led by analysts, threat hunters and penetration testers.
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A real final project
Participants apply what they learn to a hands-on assignment.
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A genuine route to employment
Strong graduates may be considered for placement with us.
WHAT THE PROGRAMME INVOLVES
Hands-on Training, Real Mentorship, Career Outcomes
Every cohort is built around applied learning rather than lectures, so participants leave with skills they can point to, not just a certificate.
6 week remote course
Hands-on assignments and final project
Expert-Led Industry Insight
Exposure to Advanced Technologies
Exposure to Advanced Technologies
COMPREHENSIVE CYBERSECURITY FOUNDATIONS
What You Will Learn
Four pillars run through every week of the programme, from the fundamentals through to hands-on exposure to live security operations.
Cybersecurity Foundations
Structured learning covering the core principles, threat landscape and defensive strategies needed to tackle modern cyber attacks.
Practical Skills Development
A focused remote programme designed to build real-world cybersecurity capability through applied learning.
Expert-Led Industry Insight
Learn directly from cybersecurity analysts, threat hunters and penetration testers working in live environments.
Exposure to Advanced Technologies
Gain visibility into cutting-edge security tools and operations through Smarttech247’s global Security Operations Centres.
PROGRAMME MODULES
One Course, Six Core Topics
Each module builds on the last, so skills compound week over week instead of sitting in isolation.
MODULE 01
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in core security principles and threat defence block.
MODULE 02
Network Security
Safeguard critical connections and protect organisational data.
MODULE 03
Threat Intelligence and Analysis
Develop proactive threat detection and investigation skills.
MODULE 04
Cloud Security
Secure cloud environments and understand distributed risk.
MODULE 05
Compliance and Risk Management
Align with industry standards and learn to mitigate security risks.
MODULE 06
Advanced Cybersecurity Topics
Explore AI, machine learning and emerging cyber technologies.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
How the Course is Structured
Step 1
Applications
1st–31st Oct
1st–31st Oct
Step 2
Acceptance
2nd Nov
2nd Nov
Step 3
Modules 1 - 4
16th Nov - 11th Dec
16th Nov - 11th Dec
Step 4
Modules 5 - 6
11th Jan – 22nd Jan
11th Jan – 22nd Jan
Step 5
Platform Demo
28th Jan
28th Jan
Step 6
Assessment
29th Jan - 8th Feb
29th Jan - 8th Feb
Step 7
Certifications
10th - 12th Feb
10th - 12th Feb
REAL OUTCOMES, REAL CAREERS
Hear From Our Graduates
Within the academy, I have studied cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, threat intelligence and analysis, cloud security, compliance and risk management, incident response, and ethical hacking. Additionally, I gained practical experience using Splunk SIEM! Overall, it has been a privilege to be a scholar and to have been offered this opportunity!
This entire experience allowed me to solidify my knowledge in the field of cybersecurity, discover that I am passionate about this industry, and meet people who are open to supporting and mentoring beginners in the field. I believe this course has been invaluable in my career, as I am currently employed as a Cybersecurity Analyst.
All my learnings from the academy have proven to be extremely beneficial in all my future roles. The academy taught me the importance of ensuring a secure digital environment in each of my professional positions.
