Our CISSP Accelerated Training Course is designed to help you consolidate your knowledge and prepare for the CISSP® exam or to start your self-directed study of the CISSP curriculum with a good overview of the content and an understanding of where to focus your studies. Our highly experienced trainers will help you master the eight domains in the Common Body of Knowledge and develop strategies for exam success.
We also offer a CISSP blended learning programme that runs over 13 weeks, combining modular self-paced learning for one hour a day with weekly tutor-led group sessions and individual mentoring.
CISSP is a career-defining and prestigious certification for committed information security professionals. This course gives you a week of intensive study and high-quality material to prepare you for exam success. We make the curriculum memorable and relatable in this condensed revision course.
This is an exam preparation course with a difference: 5 days of intensive training plus 12 months’ access to digital content and a book. Study first, then train, or the other way around, taking the time you need to cover the comprehensive syllabus and prepare yourself to pass, qualify and excel.
Awarded by (ISC)2, CISSP has been compared to a master’s degree in IT security and is globally accepted as the qualification of choice for senior cyber security consultants, managers and directors.
Achieving CISSP will help you gain the knowledge to enhance your job performance and improve your contribution to your organisation. Many government and regulatory bodies require CISSP certification for certain positions.
Earning the CISSP qualification is an important step in developing a career as a senior information or cyber security manager/director and opens the door to roles with a higher salary and enhanced job prospects.
The CISSP certification is globally-recognised and highly sought after by employers in the cyber security industry.
Achieve mastery of the eight domains in the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge so you can address complex security challenges and make informed decisions.
Open up senior-level job opportunities and play a leading role where you can make a difference. Continue learning with IT Governance by attending webinars, taking further training, and reading.
Step up to take on greater responsibility for creating a safe digital infrastructure for your organisation and among information security professionals around the world.
Develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce capable of safeguarding critical information assets. Buy the course today to empower your employees to identify and respond effectively to cyber threats.
Strengthen your organisation’s cyber security posture by implementing industry best practices, and proactively protect sensitive data and prevent security breaches.
CISSP certification is the benchmark for information security leadership positions, so having CISSP-qualified employees helps win trust and credibility.
Developing the skills of loyal employees can improve your organisation’s stability and growth trajectory compared with the costs and risks of hiring in experts.
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“Michael was very entertaining, and engaged with the class the entire time. He brought a wealth of experience with him to the classes and his teaching style is very adaptive. The practical demonstrations were very relevant and I learned a lot during the week. Thank you very much”
- Martin Hart, Lead Cyber Security Engineer - Identity and Access Management
“Michael was incredibly engaging and helpful in the understanding of all aspects of the CISSP contents. He provided real life examples which enhanced understanding of the topic.”
- Neil Mansoor, Director, MC Security Consultancy
"The trainer's knowledge, colour he was able to bring to the content, teaching style and engaging presentation style were superb.”
- Sarah Hurley, InfoSec Senior Manager
"Michael was an interesting and engaging trainer who did a great job of keeping potentially dry content compelling throughout."
- Paul Beardmore, IT Support Analyst, Inoapps
"Michael was great and the course was also great. Even though it was a remote course I felt part of the group and the way the material was presented was also really good. Would highly recommend. "
- Anonymous
“I took the IT Governance CISSP course early 2019. The course was very thorough and the material provided enabled me to pass the difficult exam at the first attempt. In addition, Michael was a superb instructor and was able to pass on his vast amount of knowledge in an entertaining way. I would certainly use IT Governance again in the future.”
- Robert Connor
“Really great and engaging trainer, who kept the momentum up for the group while at the same time managing the delivery of the information. Highly professional trainer with relevant experience that added a lot of value to our experience. Timings for the course were well-thought out.”
- Richard Gunstone, Information Security Consultant, Liverpool Victoria
"Loved Michael’s training style and breadth and depth of knowledge. Lots to get through which was tricky to take in at times, but he was very accommodating of different levels of experience and expertise within the group. Very keen to provide ongoing support to the group which is above and beyond his remit, but very much appreciated! ”
- Sam Berlyn, IT Manager
"Michael has inspired me to progress in IT security career!”
- Mikhail Kasiutsich, Service Desk Manager
The CISSP course is suitable for mid- and senior-level IT and security managers who are working towards or have already achieved a position such as:
Find out how the CISSP Accelerated Training Course will help you start or enhance your career and boost your knowledge.
This course is an essential component of the following learning paths:
We help you navigate a wide range of qualifications to build a career. Through accessible and affordable training and events, you can earn CPD points to empower your professional journey, maintain your qualifications and improve your business impact.
Our courses and learning materials are built and delivered by subject-matter experts and innovative instructional design specialists with years of practical, hands-on experience.
We help you navigate a wide range of qualifications to build a career. Through accessible and affordable training and events, you can earn CPD points to empower your professional journey, maintain your qualifications and improve your business impact.
Our courses and learning materials are built and delivered by subject-matter experts and innovative instructional design specialists with years of practical, hands-on experience.
We offer the widest range of learning formats per course than any other training provider, including instructor-led courses, self-paced online training and bespoke courses for organisations. We also offer a unique blended learning method, designed for the digital age, which combines Live Online, self-paced and expert tuition.
Pay by credit card online or by invoice. If you are personally investing in your career, you can spread the cost with our finance options. Fantastic discounts on books and courses are available for training graduates and corporate partners.
IT Governance delivers a unique and unrivalled portfolio of training courses and examinations leading to ISO 17024-accredited qualifications awarded by IBITGQ, BCS, ISACA®, EC-Council, PeopleCert and Microsoft.
Learn better and faster with exceptional course content. Our course material includes extra learning aids, and interactive and practical exercises to help you before, during and after the training so you can put theory into practice with ease.
More than 30,000 people have passed exams with our training. Pass first time or train again for free.*
This five-day intensive course is designed to help you revise and consolidate your knowledge of the eight CISSP domains and prepare for the examination. Alternatively, you can take this course first before self-directed study to kick-start your learning and help you understand where to focus your learning in the run-up to the exam. The course covers the information associated with each of the eight CISSP domains that constitute the newest version of the (ISC)² Common Body of Knowledge, updated in April 2024.
The modules, with the weighting for exam purposes, are:
We will provide you with continued support during the crucial exam preparation period. This means you will have email access to the trainer, who will answer any last-minute questions as required. Please note that the (ISC)² CISSP exam is not taken during this exam preparation training programme. You will have 12 months’ access to the course material from the time of purchase.
You will need a laptop for the duration of your course as our course materials are provided as a PDF with comments enabled.
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Day 1: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Day 2: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Day 3: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Day 4: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Day 5: 9:00am – 4:00pm
While there are no requirements to attend this course, please be aware that this is an exam preparation course. All attendees are expected to have a basic understanding of the CISSP job practice knowledge domains.
As well as reading the (ISC)2 CISSP official study guide provided free with this course, we recommend reading one of the following:
Please note that the (ISC)² CISSP exam voucher is not included in the course price and the exam is not taken during this exam preparation training programme. Our training team will advise you on how to book your examination at an official (ISC)² exam centre in the UK. To provide continued support during the crucial exam preparation period, all delegates will have email access to our trainer, who will answer any last-minute questions as required.
The (ISC)² CISSP exam is a six-hour multiple-choice and advance innovative question exam, consisting of 250 questions. Candidates need to achieve a minimum of 70%, or 700 out of 1000 points, to pass.
This course is equivalent to:
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CPD points
You must pass the CISSP exam and have at least five years of cumulative, paid work experience in two or more of the eight domains of the (ISC)² CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
If you don’t have enough experience yet, you can still pass the CISSP exam and become an associate of (ISC)² while you gain the required work experience.
If you are unsuccessful on the first attempt you can retake the exam for an additional fee. Our training team will advise you on how to book your examination at an official (ISC)² exam centre in the UK.
If you are unsuccessful on your first attempt, you can attend another CISSP training course free of charge (conditions apply.)
We want you to learn, qualify and progress, and we are committed to providing learning options for all scenarios: deadline-driven, career-orientated, company-wide or interest-led.
Structured learning, with clear direction and guidance from expert practitioners:
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