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Proven Curriculum · Dual Credentials · Built for UK Business

Certified by Vendors.Recognised by Employers.Ready for What's Next.

Instructor-led. Ofqual-accredited. Vendor-certified. Built for UK teams and veteran career changers.

AWS Authorised Training Partner
CompTIA Authorised Partner
Three Ofqual-Accredited Qualifications
ERS Gold Tier
ELCAS Approved Provider
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First cohort: September 2026 — Cyber Track, Manchester
Curriculum

Four Tracks. Real Credentials. Practical Skills.

Each track combines official vendor curriculum with a nationally recognised Ofqual qualification — a dual credential no UK SMB provider currently offers.

Now Enrolling — June 2026

Cloud

AWS · Authorised Training Partner

£2,495 + VAT

per delegate

Official AWS ILT curriculum from foundations to Solutions Architect — with a nationally recognised Ofqual qualification on top.

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (1 day)
  • Architecting on AWS / Solutions Architect (3 days)
  • Ofqual Certificate in Cloud Technologies
Credential
Ofqual Certificate in Cloud Technologies + AWS CLF-C02 & SAA-C03 prep
Duration
4 days instructor-led + Ofqual portfolio assessment
Launch
June 2026

Competitors charge £2,495–£2,970 for the 3-day Architecting course alone — no Ofqual qualification included.

Learn More🎖️ ELCAS Eligible
Now Enrolling — 🔥 Most Popular · June 2026

Gen AI

AWS · Authorised Training Partner

£2,995 + VAT

per delegate

The only SMB Gen AI programme combining official AWS curriculum with the UK's first Ofqual Level 3 Certificate in Generative AI.

  • Generative AI Essentials on AWS (1 day)
  • AWS Machine Learning Practitioner (2 days)
  • Ofqual Level 3 Gen AI Capstone Lab
Credential
Ofqual Level 3 Certificate in Generative AI (UK's first) + AWS AIF-C01 AI Practitioner prep
Duration
3 days instructor-led + Ofqual portfolio assessment
Launch
June 2026

Competitors charge £2,400–£2,850 for the 2-day ML Practitioner course alone — no Ofqual Level 3 Gen AI certificate included.

Reserve Your Place Learn More🎖️ ELCAS Eligible
Now Enrolling — September 2026

Cyber

CompTIA + Ofqual

£2,995 + VAT

per delegate

Cyber resilience for UK SMBs — CompTIA Security+ paired with an Ofqual-accredited qualification.

  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 (5 days instructor-led)
  • Ofqual Certificate in Cyber Security
  • Optional bolt-ons: Microsoft SC-200 · AWS Security Specialty SCS-C03
Credential
Ofqual Certificate in Cyber Security + CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 prep. Bolt-ons add SC-200 or AWS Security Specialty pathways.
Duration
5 days instructor-led + Ofqual assessment
Launch
September 2026 — Manchester

Competitors charge £2,995–£3,420 for Security+ alone, no Ofqual.

Reserve Your Place Learn More🎖️ ELCAS Eligible
Now Enrolling — June 2026

Digital Transformation

SAFe · Scaled Agile Framework Authorised Training Partner

£2,495 + VAT

per delegate

Lean-Agile transformation for SMB owners, directors and team leads. Two SAFe certifications included — no exam surcharges.

  • Agile Foundations for SMBs (1 day, Symposium-authored)
  • Leading SAFe 6.0 (2 days, exam included)
  • SAFe for Teams 6.0 (2 days, exam included)
Credential
SAFe Agilist (SA) + SAFe Practitioner (SP) — exams included in course fee
Duration
5 days instructor-led · SAFe exam fees included
Launch
June 2026

Competitors charge £1,495–£1,795 per SAFe course — and exam fees are usually extra. We include both certifications and exams.

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Pathways

Find Your Pathway

Select your role or target job title to see the credential pathway that gets you there.

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Pick your role

Filter by where you want to land.

2

See the credentials

Ofqual qualification plus vendor certifications, mapped end-to-end.

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Enrol with confidence

Instructor-led delivery, employer-recognised outcomes.

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Cyber

NOW ENROLLING — SEPTEMBER 2026
🔧Technical Practitioners🏢Business Resilience🎖️Veteran Transition

For technical practitioners, business owners and veterans.

  1. Cyber Foundations & SMB Resilience— 2 days
    CompTIA + NCSC/IASME · Security+ SY0-701 prep | SC-900 for managers
  2. Security Operations with Microsoft Defender & Sentinel— 3 days
    Microsoft Official Courseware · SC-200 Security Operations Analyst prep
  3. OFQUAL
    Ofqual Certificate in Cyber Security
    Nationally recognised · dual credential alongside CompTIA + Microsoft
  4. Incident Response, Risk & Compliance for SMBs— 2 days
    CompTIA CySA+ aligned + NCSC/IASME · Cyber Essentials Plus readiness · bolt-on
  5. Security Engineering on AWS— 3 days
    SCS-C03 AWS Security Specialty prep
7 days ILT + Ofqual assessment
£2,995 + VAT
Add 3 days for full 10-day track with AWS Security Specialty prep
Included in track priceOfqual AccreditedOptional / Elective

Exam vouchers are optional add-ons sold separately at cost + 15% handling. Training is the product; exams are never bundled.

Not sure which pathway is right for you?

Book a 20-minute consultation and we'll map your goals to the right credentials.

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The Difference

No Competitor Offers This

Three of our four tracks carry Ofqual-accredited qualifications — giving delegates a nationally recognised credential alongside their vendor certification outcomes. A dual-credential model no competitor currently offers in the UK SMB training market.

Symposium IT AcademyTypical UK Provider
AWS Solutions Architect (3-day ILT)Included in Cloud Track£2,495–£2,970 per delegate
CompTIA Security+ (5-day ILT)Included in Cyber Track£2,995–£3,420 per delegate
Ofqual-accredited qualificationIncludedNot available
SAFe exams includedIncludedOften charged separately
Who it's for

Who It's For

Three audiences. One academy.

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IT Teams & Practitioners

Engineers, M365/Azure admins, Cloud Engineers, Security Analysts and MSP engineers looking for structured upskilling with vendor-backed credentials and an Ofqual qualification their employer recognises.

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IT Managers & Digital Leaders

IT Managers, Heads of IT, and Digital Transformation Leads managing risk, compliance, Cyber Essentials alignment, and agile delivery in organisations of 10–250 people. Governance-ready credentials that speak to the board.

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Veteran Career Changers

Dedicated veteran cohorts with bridge content, employability artefacts, and practical proof-of-skill. Cloud, Cyber and Gen AI tracks are all ELCAS-eligible. Backed by ERS Gold Tier.

Powered by Symposium IT

SkillsBridge — The Veteran Career Platform

Training gets you credentialled. SkillsBridge gets you hired. Our AI-powered platform is built specifically for veteran career transition — translating your military experience into civilian language, matching you with employers, and verifying your credentials on the blockchain. Training providers connect directly to the platform, and every certification claim is independently validated before it reaches an employer.

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skills.symposium-it.co.uk
SkillsBridge platform homepage

The SkillsBridge platform — built for veteran career transition.

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InsightIQ Matching

Intelligent career matching — connects your profile to the right civilian opportunities.

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Career Pathway Generator

Personalised training and progression pathways to your target civilian role.

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AttestIQ

Blockchain-verified certifications and references — every credential claim independently validated before it reaches an employer.

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Skills Translation

AI translates your military experience into civilian-friendly language employers understand.

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Training Provider Network

Symposium IT Academy and partner providers connect directly — your completed training appears automatically on your profile, verified and ready to share.

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For Veterans

Build your verified profile, translate your service, and get matched with employers.

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For Employers

Access a pool of skilled, credential-verified veterans ready to contribute from day one.

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For Training Providers

Reach veterans seeking to upskill and connect your certifications directly to the platform.

1,000+
Veterans Placed
100+
Partner Companies
95%
Success Rate
Testimonials

What Delegates Say

Real reviews from real delegates. Verified on Google.

I recently completed Symposium's AWS Solutions Architect course and found it to be an excellent learning experience. The content was well-structured, starting from core AWS fundamentals and building up to more advanced architectural concepts in a clear and logical way. The instructors explained complex topics like VPC design, IAM policies, high availability, and cost optimisation in a way that was easy to understand and directly relevant to the certification exam. What stood out most was the hands-on focus. The practical labs and real-world scenarios helped reinforce the theory and gave me confidence in using AWS services rather than just memorising them.

Jamie Dunnett

AWS Solutions Architect Course

· Verified Google Review

I've thoroughly enjoyed the courses delivered by Symposium for both Architecting on AWS and Machine Learning on AWS. By the end of both courses I had a strong understanding of AWS, and this has helped me on my way to certification. I would highly recommend Symposium to anyone looking to increase their knowledge of the cloud.

Todd

Architecting on AWS & Machine Learning on AWS

· Verified Google Review

From start to finish they have been amazing with communication and keeping me in the loop. Could not recommend higher — a very casual and easy to learn environment for anyone who wishes to learn IT-based skills.

Ryan Pass

Cloud AWS Course

· Verified Google Review
5.0 on Google · Based on verified reviews

Our delegates include serving personnel, veterans, and MOD-affiliated professionals funded through ELCAS.

Pricing

Clear Pricing. No Surprises.

Exam vouchers are optional add-ons — you train first, examine when ready. Every price below is per delegate, ex. VAT, and includes the Ofqual qualification where shown.

Cloud Track

£2,495

+ VAT · per delegate

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (1 day)
  • Architecting on AWS — Solutions Architect (3 days)
  • Ofqual Certificate in Cloud Technologies
  • AWS CLF-C02 & SAA-C03 exam prep included

Exam vouchers optional · CLF-C02 +£92 · SAA-C03 +£138

Gen AI Track

£2,995

+ VAT · per delegate

  • Generative AI Essentials on AWS (1 day)
  • AWS Machine Learning Practitioner (2 days)
  • Ofqual Level 3 Certificate in Generative AI (UK's first)
  • AWS AIF-C01 exam prep included

Exam voucher optional · AIF-C01 +£92

Now Enrolling

Cyber Track

£2,995

+ VAT · per delegate

  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 (5 days)
  • Ofqual Certificate in Cyber Security
  • Security+ exam prep included
  • Optional bolt-ons: Microsoft SC-200 · AWS Security Specialty

Exam vouchers optional · Security+ SY0-701 +£403

Digital Transformation Track

£2,495

+ VAT · per delegate

  • Agile Foundations for SMBs (1 day)
  • Leading SAFe 6.0 (2 days)
  • SAFe for Teams 6.0 (2 days)
  • SAFe Agilist + SAFe Practitioner exams INCLUDED

No exam surcharges

All prices ex. VAT. Private employer cohorts (up to 10 delegates) available from £18,000 — contact us for a quote.

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How we compare to the market

Premium vendor curriculum. Ofqual-backed outcomes. SMB-honest pricing.

CourseTypical UK ProviderSymposium IT Academy
Architecting on AWS (3 days, no Ofqual)£2,495–£2,970Included in Cloud Track — £2,495 with Ofqual
CompTIA Security+ (5 days, no Ofqual)£2,995–£3,420Included in Cyber Track — £2,995 with Ofqual
Launch Cohort

Next Cyber Cohort — September 2026

Manchester · Limited to 10 Delegates

In-person, Manchester 10 delegates max

CompTIA Security+ + Ofqual Certificate in Cyber Security. In-person, Manchester. £2,995 + VAT per delegate.

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