Live instructor-led training
Skills Bootcamp Level 3 Certified

Level 3 Certified Cyber and AI Security Advisor Course

Improve cyber security awareness and AI safety across your business by upskilling staff with practical cyber and AI security skills. Available for businesses wanting to upskill their staff, as well as individuals looking to start a career in cyber security, AI security, AI safety, compliance or digital risk.

No previous cyber security experience is needed. The course is practical, workplace-focused and delivered live online by experienced Optimise Cyber trainers, usually one day per week over 9 weeks.

Level 3 Cyber and AI Security Advisor Skills Bootcamp, funded by the Department for Education Skills for Life Skills Bootcamps

Trustworthy AI security alongside cyber security upskilling

Cyber security and AI risk are no longer just IT issues. Every organisation needs people who can recognise threats, protect information, use digital tools safely and respond appropriately when something goes wrong.

Our Level 3 Cyber and AI Security Advisor Course gives employers a practical way to upskill staff with real-world cyber security, AI safety and digital risk knowledge that can be applied in the workplace. The programme helps learners understand how to reduce AI risks, recognise cyber security threats, avoid common scams such as phishing emails, and support safer digital working practices.

For individuals, the course provides a practical and supported route into cyber security, AI security, AI safety, compliance or digital risk, with live teaching, practical activities and recognised Level 3 certification.

Key points

Level 3 certified training
Delivered live by expert instructors
Designed for beginners
Cyber and AI security included
Business-focused and practical
Usually 1 day per week over 9 weeks
Employability support included
Funded places may be available

How it works

Getting started is simple. Apply for your place, complete a short skills check, join the live AI and cyber security course, and gain your Level 3 certification.

1

Apply for your place

Complete the enquiry form and our team will confirm eligibility, funding options and the next available cohort. Learners may also complete a short skills check so we can understand their starting point and provide the right support.

2

Join the live training

Attend live instructor-led sessions through Microsoft Teams. Bootcamps are usually delivered one day per week over 9 weeks, making it easier to fit training around work and other commitments.

3

Gain your certification

Complete the guided learning, practical activities and assessment tasks to receive your Level 3 certification in cyber and AI security.

Why book this course?

This is more than a basic online course. Learners get live expert teaching, practical workplace-focused training, real-time support, employability guidance and Level 3 certification.

Live training, not videos

This is not pre-recorded e-learning. Learners join live instructor-led sessions, making it easier to stay engaged, understand the content and ask questions as they learn.

Perfect for complete beginners

No previous cyber security experience is needed. The course is designed for people starting from scratch, with clear explanations and practical examples.

60 guided learning hours

Learners get structured teaching, practical activities, discussion and support across 60 guided learning hours, usually delivered one day per week over 9 weeks.

Cyber and AI security together

The course covers cyber threats, AI risks, data protection, secure behaviours, incident response, legal responsibilities and safer working practices.

Practical workplace scenarios

Learners apply their knowledge to realistic business situations, helping them understand how AI and cyber security risks appear in real organisations.

Employability and progression support

Learners receive support to understand career pathways, identify transferable skills, prepare for opportunities and explain their knowledge to employers.

Level 3 certification

On completion, learners receive Level 3 certification, giving recognised evidence of their AI and cyber security knowledge.

Funded places may be available

Funded places may be available, subject to eligibility. Our team will confirm funding options before enrolment.

What the course covers

Cyber threats AI risks Data protection Secure behaviours Incident response Legal responsibilities Safer working practices

Who this course is ideal for

This course is designed for both businesses looking to upskill staff and individuals looking to build practical cyber and AI security knowledge.

Businesses wanting to upskill staff in AI safety and cyber security
HR, admin, operations, compliance and business support teams
Employees who handle data, systems or customer information
Organisations wanting to improve cyber awareness and reduce risk
Employers who need training that fits around working patterns
Job seekers wanting to strengthen their CV
Career changers looking for a new direction
People returning to work after a break
Anyone interested in starting a career in cyber security, AI security or AI safety

Not sure if this course is right for you?

You do not need previous qualifications.
You do not need technical experience.
You do not need to work in IT.

You just need the willingness to learn and the drive to build skills that businesses increasingly need.

Why live training makes all the difference

Many learners struggle with self-paced courses because they are left to figure things out on their own. Our live instructor-led format gives a much better learning experience.

Learners can ask questions in real time, get clear explanations and stay focused throughout the course. That means better understanding, greater confidence and more value from the training.

Ask questions live
Learn directly from experts
Stay engaged throughout
Understand more clearly
Build confidence faster

Everything you need to build practical cyber and AI security skills

Your place on the course includes live tutor-led training, beginner-friendly teaching, real-time questions and support, practical activities, assessment support, employability guidance and Level 3 certification on completion.

Sessions are usually delivered one day per week over 9 weeks, helping learners build knowledge at a steady pace while allowing businesses to plan around staff availability.

Funded places may be available, subject to eligibility. Some learners may be fully funded, while employed learners may require an employer contribution depending on the funding rules for the programme. Our team will confirm eligibility, explain the funding position and talk through the next available cohort before enrolment.

Apply for your place

Complete the enquiry form and our team will confirm eligibility, funding options and the next available cohort. Learners may also complete a short skills check so we can understand their starting point and provide the right support.

Whether you are a business looking to upskill your team or an individual looking to start a career in cyber security, AI security or AI safety, this course provides a practical, supported and recognised route forward.

Frequently asked questions

Upskill your workforce or start your AI and cyber security career

Cyber security and AI are now essential skills across every sector. Businesses need people who can understand risk, support safer working practices and help organisations respond confidently to digital threats.

With live online delivery usually one day per week over 9 weeks, the Bootcamp is designed to fit around work, life and business commitments. Apply for our live instructor-led Level 3 Cyber and AI Security Advisor Course and secure your place today.