Digital Cybersecurity Career Programme (DCCP) Manchester
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DCCP Pathway Syllabus
Complete instructor-led practical lab training targeting global professional operational roles.
- Max 5 Students: High individual guidance focus.
- 50 Structured Instructor-Led Sessions: Each session is 90 minutes. Comprehensive progressive training stages.
Flexible Financing
£30 / Practical Session
- Block Installments: Pay in sets of 4 sessions (£120).
- Satisfied Progression: Continue only if happy with your progress.
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Why Choose the DigiUK DCCP Ethical Hacking Course?
The Digital Cybersecurity Career Programme (DCCP) is DigiUK’s most comprehensive practical training route. It combines networking fundamentals, Kali Linux and ethical hacking in a structured progression from core concepts to hands-on security testing. Learners practise in dedicated virtual labs and develop skills relevant to modern defensive and offensive cybersecurity roles.
Students first develop a strong understanding of computer networking systems. Specifically, you learn structural rules before progressing directly into Linux administration and penetration testing tools.
This progressive learning method allows you to master offensive system attacks. Furthermore, you gain an authentic understanding of how modern organisations defend their critical business infrastructure.
Throughout the course, you work inside dedicated virtual lab environments. Consequently, you gain excellent practical experience that closely reflects real-world cyber security defense operations.
What You Will Learn
The course is organised into progressive modules, allowing beginners to build security skills step by step.
1. Networking Fundamentals
Master networking concepts aligned with the CompTIA Network+® certification objectives, including:
- Network architecture
- TCP/IP & OSI Model
- IPv4 and IPv6
- Routing and Switching
- VLANs & Firewalls
- Wireless Networking
- Network Services
- Network Security
- Subnetting
- Enterprise Troubleshooting
2. Kali Linux & Tools
Develop confidence using defensive command lines and testing tools:
- Installing Kali Linux
- VirtualBox Lab Setup
- Terminal & Bash Commands
- File System Management
- User Administration
- Networking Commands
- Package Management
- Wireshark & Nmap
- Virtual Machines
3. Ethical Hacking
Learn practical ethical hacking methodologies aligned with recognised industry practices and the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH®) certification objectives.
- Hacking Methodology
- Footprinting & OSINT
- Enumeration & Scanning
- Vulnerability Assessment
- System & Password Hacking
- Windows & Linux Security
- Web Application Security
- Wireless Security
- Malware & Social Engineering
4. Advanced Testing Labs
Master advanced penetration toolkits inside simulated environments:
- Metasploit Framework
- Burp Suite Tools
- SQL Injection Fundamentals
- Privilege Escalation
- Post Exploitation Rules
- Professional Security Reporting
Practical Hands-on Laboratories
This programme focuses heavily on practical exercises rather than classroom theory. Specifically, students build virtual labs using industry software.
You will master Kali Linux, VirtualBox, VMware, Wireshark, Nmap, and Burp Suite. Additionally, you configure advanced utilities like Metasploit, SQLMap, Hydra, John the Ripper, Netcat, Gobuster, and Nikto.
Students practise complex network analysis and penetration testing techniques. Consequently, you learn to compile professional vulnerability assessment reporting within safely isolated lab environments.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this programme you will be able to perform these technical actions:
- Understand modern enterprise networking designs thoroughly.
- Build secure virtual cyber security laboratories professionally.
- Configure Kali Linux operating systems like an expert.
- Perform systematic corporate vulnerability assessments.
- Conduct extensive network reconnaissance and footprinting.
- Perform penetration testing techniques safely within authorised laboratory environments.
- Identify hidden software and infrastructure security weaknesses.
- Analyse interactive live network communication traffic patterns.
- Produce professional industry-standard security analysis reports.
- Secure complex enterprise corporate networks against threats.
- Think like an ethical hacker while applying defense principles.
Who Is This Course For?
This pathway perfectly serves multiple candidate engineering roles. Additionally, candidates only require basic computer literacy before joining.
- Active IT Support Engineers
- Helpdesk Support Engineers
- Network Operations Engineers
- Ambitious Cyber Security Students
- Determined Technical Career Changers
- Aspiring Ethical Hacking Professionals
- Future Infrastructure Penetration Testers
Networking rules and Linux are taught as part of this path. Therefore, it provides a highly structured route into modern cybersecurity fields.
Course Information Matrix
| Metric Parameters | Academic Specification Metric |
|---|---|
| Duration Metric | Each session is 90 minutes |
| Session Split | 50 Practical Instructor-Led Class Sessions |
| Session Length | Approximately 1.5 Hours Per Laboratory Meet |
| Class Cap Limit | Maximum of 5 Students Per Classroom Class |
| Training Style | Practical Instructor-Led Laboratories |
| Certificate Award | DigiUK Academy Certificate of Completion |
| Preparation Focus | Practical ethical hacking skills aligned with Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH®) certification objectives |
Your Digital Cybersecurity Career Programme (DCCP)
Our curriculum forms a structured chart designed to lift beginners into live analyst roles.
Networking Fundamentals aligned with CompTIA Network+® certification objectives
Kali Linux System Terminal & Bash Administration
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing aligned with Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH®) certification objectives
Therefore, this timeline delivers the absolute technical competence required to enter the security job market.
Career Opportunities
Completing this master pathway provides an exceptional foundation for security roles. Specifically, you can target these positions:
- IT Support Engineer / Network Support Engineer
- Junior Network Engineer / Cyber Security Technician
- SOC Analyst / Security Operations Analyst
- Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
- Junior Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
- Cyber Security Analyst / Security Consultant
Furthermore, the practical skills gained provide an excellent foundation for advanced cyber security training programmes and industry certification pathways.
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To maintain our strict premium teaching standards, each class is limited to five students. Consequently, individual guidance remains highly prioritized throughout.
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