Cyber Security Apprenticeship Built for SMEs, Not Enterprises
Boom Training × Maikai, in partnership with Nord Security, delivers a structured cyber security apprenticeship designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses.
Trusted by over 3,000 learners and 100+ companies - from startups to global enterprises
The Problem SMEs Face
You face the same threats as large enterprises:
Phishing
Ransomware
Data breaches
Compliance pressure
But without:
A dedicated security team
Enterprise budgets
Complex security infrastructure
You do not need a corporate security department. You need internal capability that fits your scale.
Who This Is For
SMEs building in-house cyber expertise
Growing businesses that need stronger digital protection
Organisations preparing for audits and compliance reviews
Teams looking to upskill existing staff
Build structured cyber expertise designed for SME environments
Explore our Cyber Security Apprenticeship programme
Why Boom Training?
Learn from industry experts
Train with experienced data professionals through Boom Training.
Get hands-on project experience
Work on real data challenges relevant to your school or organisation.
Fully funded
Your place on the programme will be fully funded through the Growth & Skills Levy.
Proven business impact and measurable ROI
Project-based learning ensures employees apply skills from day one.
| Traditional Enterprise Training | Our SME Apprenticeship | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | £10k+ per person | Fully Funded (via Mastercard and their founding partners) |
| Focus | Complex Hierarchy & Policy | Hands-on Defense & Risk Mitigation |
| Time | Weeks away at seminars | Applied learning while they work for you |
| Expertise | Generic instructors | Powered by Nord Security insights |
Real Results from Real SME Teams
“What I have enjoyed most is the opportunity to combine learning with real workplace experience. The support from technical mentors and the structured learning schedule have helped me stay motivated, and being able to immediately apply new skills has made the learning feel more meaningful.”
Chris Wye
Systems Manager
“The apprenticeship has been very positive. I haven’t completed the course yet, but I have already been able to apply much of what I’ve learned in my role.”
Gabor Toth
Senior ICT Technician
“The tutorials and videos are all relevant to what I am learning. It has been useful to learn how to maximize existing tools, which has had a tangible improvement on my day to day work.”
Lee Allard
Head of Performance
Upskill your workforce and build structured cyber expertise
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