Free hands-on training

Skills that pay. Training that's free.

Practical, job-ready skills taught hands-on, at no cost to learners: the kind of skills that start a business, land a job, and keep a community safe.
Register Your Interest →Every programme is free

Our programmes

Seven ways to start.

From your first day on a computer to flying a drone or defending a network, every programme is hands-on, beginner-friendly, and free.

Free

Computer Training

From first keystrokes to confident everyday use: the digital foundation every other skill is built on.

  • Using a computer with confidence
  • Documents, spreadsheets, and email
  • Staying safe online
Free

CCTV Installation

Plan, mount, cable, and configure camera systems that keep homes, shops, and offices safe.

  • Planning camera coverage
  • Mounting, cabling, and power
  • Recorders, remote viewing, and upkeep
Free

Biometric Device Installation

Install and set up fingerprint and face-recognition systems for access control and attendance.

  • Fingerprint and face-recognition devices
  • Door access and attendance set-up
  • Enrolling users and managing records
Free

Vehicle Tracking

Fit, configure, and monitor GPS tracking devices for private cars and commercial fleets.

  • Choosing and fitting trackers
  • Wiring and configuration
  • Monitoring vehicles and fleets
Free

Satellite Installation

Align dishes, run cabling, and commission satellite TV and internet connections.

  • Mounting and aligning dishes
  • Cabling and signal testing
  • Commissioning TV and internet links
Free

Drone Pilot Training

Learn to fly safely and confidently, with the skills behind aerial photography, survey, and mapping.

  • Safe flight and pre-flight checks
  • Controls, manoeuvres, and camera work
  • Aerial photography and mapping basics
Free

Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

Hands-on challenges in web security, cryptography, forensics, and networks, the skills our competition is built on.

  • Web and network security
  • Cryptography and digital forensics
  • Capture the Flag practice

Girls in Cybersecurity

Every programme is open to girls and young women, free.

Our core mission →

How it works

Four steps from curious to capable.

  1. 01

    Register your interest

    Tell us which programme you want to join. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.

  2. 02

    Join the next cohort

    We contact you as soon as a cohort opens, with the dates, venue, and anything you need to bring.

  3. 03

    Learn hands-on

    Real devices, real tools, and real practice, guided by experienced practitioners.

  4. 04

    Put your skills to work

    Start a service, land a job, or keep learning. Our community stays with you after the last session.

Questions

Good to know.

Is the training really free?+

Yes. Every brCTF training programme is free of charge for learners.

Who can apply?+

Anyone who wants to learn. Girls and young women are especially encouraged to apply, as Girls in Cybersecurity is our core mission.

Do I need experience?+

No. Beginners are welcome, and Computer Training is the place to start if you are new to technology.

Where and when do sessions run?+

Dates and venues are shared with registered applicants as each cohort opens. Register your interest and we will be in touch.

Your free place is waiting.

Register your interest today and we will contact you as soon as the next cohort opens. Partners can sponsor a cohort or donate equipment.

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