CISSP and CCSP

Career-defining certifications

CISSP® and CCSP are recognised in 160 countries. These credentials open doors to senior roles in IT because they signal that you have attained a high level of current industry knowledge and can apply it with accountability in a leadership role. To earn these prestigious certifications, you need to adopt new information and adapt your approach. We help you acquire the management mindset and the domain knowledge. Our courses help you become a CISSP or a CCSP and step into a new phase in your career.

Our courses are optimised to cover the curriculum, prepare you for exams and fit in with a busy lifestyle. We’ve used every tool at our disposal to make the curriculum accessible, relatable and stimulating, without being stressful. Train with us and you will learn, develop and flourish as a leader in the IT industry.

Three ways to train with us for CISSP or CCSP

CISSP Training Course CCSP Training Course

Accelerated courses

Study the curriculum then take a five-day, bootcamp-style exam preparation course to consolidate your knowledge and get set for exam success.

Blended learning

A 13-week programme of self-paced study plus weekly instructor-led classes and one-to-one mentoring.

Self-paced learning

Access to more than 70 hours of digital content and a wealth of resources and practice exercises for 12 months.

Fast facts about CISSP

Globally renowned – CISSP is recognised in more than 160 countries around the world.

Long established – CISSP has been around for years and was the first information security credential to meet the ISO/IEC 17024 standard for certifications.

Consistently popular – CISSP is held by more than 140,000 professionals and is regularly ranked as the top information security certification by candidates, employers and leading publications.

Professional membership – On passing the exam, you can become an associate or full member of (ISC)2. To qualify fully, you need five years of paid work experience in one of the eight domains.

Four-hour exam – The exam in English using the CAT (computer adaptive testing) system takes 3–4 hours, and comprises 100–150 questions. A minimum score of 700 out of 1,000 points is needed to pass.

Fast facts about CCSP

Highly sought after – Demand for Cloud security specialists with CCSP has risen sharply since 2020.

Niche expertise – CCSP gives you current, detailed knowledge of managing Cloud infrastructure and is a specialist qualification, compared to the more generalist CISSP.

Fast growing – CCSP is the fastest-growing (ISC)2 certification and it does not preclude you from taking CISSP: you will earn 40 CPD points towards CISSP by obtaining CCSP.

Professional membership – On passing the exam, you can become an associate or full member of (ISC)2. To qualify fully, you need five years of paid work experience in IT, including three in information security and one year in one of the six domains of CCSP.

Vendor agnostic – CCSP does not focus on any one infrastructure vendor and can support vendor-specific certifications, should these be important to you.

DOD recognised – CCSP meets the requirements of the US Department of Defense Directive 8570.1 and is a prized certification for DOD employees in cyber security roles.

Four-hour exam – A score of 700 out of 1,000 points is needed to pass the multiple-choice exam in English.