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Kick-start your career in cyber security management. Understand the principles of information security and achieve an industry-recognised qualification in just one week. With a 96% pass rate since the course launched in 2013, our CISMP training will provide you with a base level of knowledge suitable for progression towards the CISSP® and CISM® examinations. You will receive a free copy of the BCS Information Security Management Principles textbook with this course.
"Passed my exam with distinction. Just wanted to say a big thank you. You made the course really enjoyable and informative." - David Jerwood, IT Infrastructure & Security Manager, Ark Underwriting
Achieve the BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles. Exam included in course. This course qualifies for 35 CPD/CPE points
5 days
Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, Manchester. See venue details.
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CISMP is an established and internationally recognised Foundation-level qualification that demonstrates a good knowledge of information security management.
Accredited by The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) and delivered by an experienced cyber security consultant, our five-day training course prepares you for the CISMP exam – held on the final day of the course – and enables you to put your new knowledge and skills to work instantly.
CISMP is acknowledged across the UK and is approved by the government in the Certified Professional (CCP) training scheme.
“Thanks for everything last week, you made the course so practical and easy to digest. The experience was great and I just wanted to show my gratitude.”
Leon Veiro, Solution Architect – Networks Engagement
IT Governance’s 5-day CISMP - Certificate in Information Security Management Principles Training Course is delivered by an experienced cyber security consultant.
You’ll receive detailed instruction in all the areas of the BCS syllabus, preparing you for the CISMP exam.
CISMP is acknowledged across the UK and is approved by the UK Government in the CCP scheme.
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were happy with the pace of the course
82%
found the course content to meet their expectations
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agreed the course content was relevant
83%
thought adequate course materials were provided
The average pass rate for this course is 96%.
IT professionals who wish to develop a career in information security management. Existing IT managers who want to enhance their information security knowledge to ensure that information security management and controls are adequately implemented in their organisation.
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“Excellent course, very good instructor”
Gary Dugmore, Business Resilience Manager
“Perfect, best course I've done. Thank you.”
Kerry Webber, IT Manager
Attendees gain a solid understanding of risk management, technical controls, legal frameworks, physical security, international standards and business continuity, including:
You can download a copy of the BCS CISMP syllabus here >>
The exam is an online exam. You will need to bring a ‘pop-up enabled’ laptop/tablet to the venue. Full details on how to access the exam will be provided by email 1–2 days before sitting the exam.
This course is part of our training programme. You can download your training pathway below to find your next recommended courses.
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Day 1: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Day 2: 9:15 am – 4:30 pm
Day 3: 9:15 am – 4:30 pm
Day 4: 9:15 am – 4:30 pm
Day 5: 9:15 am – 3:00 pm
This course is equivalent to 35 CPD/CPE points.
If you work in the public sector, or supply services to the public sector, then the CISMP qualification is particularly important. It is part of The Certified Professional (CCP) Scheme, licensed by the NCSC (the National Cyber Security Centre, which is a part of GCHQ, the Government Communications Headquarters). The CCP scheme has been developed to provide independent assessment and verification of Information Assurance professionals working in the public sector. It also provides a clearly defined career development path.
In addition, all successful BCS candidates are eligible for a year’s free Associate Membership, enabling them to get more from their professional certification and to support their career development.
IT Governance is a BCS Accredited Training Partner and is authorised to manage the exam for the BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles.
This is a two-hour multiple-choice online exam, consisting of 100 questions. The exam is taken via the BCS E-Professional Portal at the end of day 5. Candidates need to achieve a minimum of 65 out of 100 to pass, and 80 out of 100 to gain a distinction.
BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles.
This qualification is recognised across the UK as an essential first step on the ladder to a successful information security career and is approved by the UK government and the MOD in the CCP scheme.
Yes, if you are unsuccessful on the first attempt you can retake the exam for an additional fee. You can email us to schedule the retest for the exam.
Although there are no formal entry requirements, we assume that all attendees have some IT knowledge.
As well as reading the BCS Information Security Management Principles, provided free with this course; we recommend you read one of the following: