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Security operations, threat analysis and incident response. Choose a single 40-day module, or complete all three modules for the full programme.
Each module is a 40-day intensive, taught at weekends, and stands on its own. Take one, or take all three.
UWL Certificate of Completion
Who it is for: Students, graduates and professionals with no prior cyber security background who want to build a foundation in the field.
No prior background needed.
UWL Certificate of Completion
Who it is for: Learners who have completed Level 4 or who have equivalent foundational knowledge in cyber security.
Prior knowledge required. An admissions officer will assess it.
UWL Certificate of Completion
Who it is for: Learners who have completed Levels 4 and 5, or experienced professionals seeking a strategic, senior-level credential.
Prior knowledge required. An admissions officer will assess it.
All three modules, taken in order from Level 4 to Level 6 and run back to back. The programme is planned around four months, subject to the delivery schedule. It earns a UWL Certificate of Completion for each module and the WisGrad Certified Professional award.
This programme has a new intake every four months: January, May, September. A new module starts about every 40 days, so you can also join a single module when it begins.
Intakes begin in January 2027. These are planned start months, and the admissions team confirms exact dates when you enquire.
Figures as stated in the WisGrad Prospectus 2026. LPA means lakh rupees per year.
Open a module to see what it covers.
Who it is for: Students, graduates and professionals with no prior cyber security background who want to build a foundation in the field.
40 days · Weekend teaching · Portfolio assessment
This foundational module introduces the core concepts, terminology and frameworks of cyber security. You will develop an understanding of how organisations identify, assess and manage digital threats, and build the vocabulary and analytical thinking needed to progress into applied security work.
Who it is for: Learners who have completed Level 4 or who have equivalent foundational knowledge in cyber security.
40 days · Weekend teaching · Portfolio assessment
This applied module focuses on the day-to-day work of a security operations centre (SOC). You will learn to monitor systems, detect anomalies, and respond to live security incidents using real-world tools and scenarios.
Who it is for: Learners who have completed Levels 4 and 5, or experienced professionals seeking a strategic, senior-level credential.
40 days · Weekend teaching · Portfolio assessment
This advanced module develops strategic-level analysis and decision-making capability. You will work on complex, multi-layered security scenarios, evaluate organisational security posture, and develop the judgement needed for senior analyst and advisory roles.
Typical roles in this field, from your first job to senior leadership. Take a single module to build skills for one step, or the full programme to prepare for the whole climb.
₹4.5–7.5 LPA typical entry-level range
Employers: hire from this programme or train your team.
Roles and pay ranges are indicative. Roles and industries are from the WisGrad Prospectus 2026, and the stages and descriptions are a guide. They are not a promise of a job or salary. LPA means lakh rupees per year.
Next intakes: January, May, September. Enquire about a single module or the full programme and an adviser will confirm the exact start dates.