GET WORLDWIDE RECOGNIZED CYBER SECURITY CERTIFICATION AND BECOME CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONAL
Cybersecurity is the fastest-growing tech occupation globally, yet it’s still insufficient to address the increasing industry skills gap. Despite the rapid expansion of the cybersecurity field being a positive trend, research highlights a significant workforce shortage, especially among women, who make up only around 24% of the total cybersecurity workforce.
ABOUT THE CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATION SCHEME
If successful, you will have the opportunity to pursue a cybersecurity certification accredited by the UK National Cyber Security Council, tailored to your needs and preferences. The training and certification will cover a broad spectrum of cybersecurity topics, including network security, ethical hacking, threat detection and response, penetration testing, information security, and more. Provisional price range of courses are between 500 and 2,500 GBP, depending on the specific course and available funds - the courses will be free for applicants and paid for by British Council. You can find more information about the available courses here.
This certification scheme is part of CybHER programme which aim at increasing women participation in cybersecurity workforce in Albania, and it is funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
If you are a woman with a strong command of English and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- You are in the final year of your BA studies in IT or engineering,
- You have completed your BA in IT or engineering and are actively seeking employment,
- You are pursuing a master's degree in IT or engineering and are looking for a job, or
- You are an IT professional with less than two years of experience and wish to build a career in cybersecurity,
…then you are eligible to apply for and obtain a cybersecurity certification.
HOW TO APPLY?
If you are interested please submit your CV and Application form (that you can download here) along with a cover letter detailing how obtaining the cybersecurity certification would benefit you professionally to Gentian.Leka@britishcouncil.org, by November 13 at 23:59.