L-R: Kate Devey, Finance Manager BluescreenIT, Michael Dieroff, CEO BluescreenIT and David Ralph, Chief Executive Heart of the South West LEP


Apprentices can play more than a BIT part


Leading edge cyber security experts BluescreenIT (BIT) have just launched the first Cyber Security apprenticeship programme, which includes GCHQ certified courses, at Plymouth Science Park. The course is the first of its


kind in the country and its purpose-built teaching rooms were unveiled by BlT in June. It follows 14 years of continued growth for the company - which is fast becoming the ‘go to’ set of experts for delivering world- class IT and cyber security training. Recent investment includes


‘The programme


provides industry recognised


training, which is valid for two years’


offering access to £150,000 worth of state-of-the-art CISCO technology to meet the specialist requirements of the course. This investment enables current (and


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future) IT ‘cyber stars’ to test their skills with the latest technology, which, coupled with industry experienced trainers, becomes highly motivational learning tools for both entry level candidates and industry leaders who might be looking to hone their skills. BIT is first in the region to deliver the national cyber apprenticeship programme, alongside their other IT courses. The programme provides industry-


recognised training, which is valid for


two years. It also supports individuals


and organisations looking to either enter the cyber


security industry or upscale existing skillsets. Successful apprentices gain


British Computer Society qualifications as part of the


programme, which is supported by GCHQ together with some of the globe’s leading names in IT security. Michael Dieroff, Chief Executive


Officer, said: “We moved to Plymouth Science Park to keep ourselves in front of the curve by matching our future needs with the benefits the park offers for growth and expansion. “There are many advantages to


moving to PSP, it provides unrivalled networking opportunities with other growing tech companies. “PSP also allows access to some


of the UK’s best connectivity which helps us innovate and deliver our range of training services online - as well as in the classrooms. “Finally, Chamberlain House


projects an inspiring image for the level of training which individuals and companies can expect to receive, helping BIT to attract clients from all over the UK. The


The programme offers industry- recognised training


company officially opens the centre as part of the launch of the HotSW Digital Partnership.” “The launch showcases some of


the outstanding work already taking place in the business community and introduce some of the national support that will be brought through the new partnership supported and delivered by some of the innovative training providers including BIT as one of the key stakeholders.”


Visit: www.bluescreenit.co.uk


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