About NCSC Assured Training
Overview
Assured Training in association with the National Cyber Security Centre helps individuals and organisations quickly identify high quality cyber security training courses.
NCSC Assured Training and Certification
Benefits of NCSC Assured Training
For Individuals
- Quickly identify and access high-quality, industry‑assured cyber security training
- Access training and course content that meet NCSC-assured standards
- Explore tailored topics for newcomers and experienced professionals across different competency levels
- Pursue specialized courses that fit your schedule and your training needs.
For Organizations
- Improves employee confidence and performance in cybersecurity roles
- Provides easy benchmarking and selection of high-quality training aligned with NCSC standards
- Assures trainer competence and course administration quality via independent assessments
- Supports compliance, governance, and cyber resilience initiatives
- Outlines different provider offerings which makes course selection easier and clearer.
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National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
NCSC certified training courses
Testimonials
Working with APMG has really helped open some doors by assessing our ‘Applied Cyber Security for OT engineers’ training to gain NCSC certified training status. We looked at this pathway in the early stages of the courses development but thought it was a ‘a bridge too far’, however with APMG help, they guided us through this process. Having the course certification has led to an increase in enquiries and ultimately an increase in bookings. We’re now delivering what our customers and the industry has been asking for! We haven’t stopped there, we are now embarking on the next stage to launch an industry recognised certification with APMG which delivers a digital accreditation highlighting the exam is based on an NCSC Assured Training Course.
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FAQs
If you booked your exam directly with us, you will have 12 months to sit your exam which cannot be extended. If your exam was booked by a Training Organization, then you will need to reach out to them directly to request an extension to your expiry date.
- The structure of the examinations depends on the level of certification.
- Generally, entry-level examinations (Foundation Certifications) have a range of 40 minutes to 60 minutes to complete a multiple-choice exam, which may include 40 to 60 questions.
- Practitioner examinations can range from 90 minutes to 120 minutes with an average of 80 complex multiple-choice questions.
- The required score to pass an examination varies from one certification to another. You can find more information listed on the product page under exam details, to learn more about a particular examination.
- Most training providers include the exams with their courses.
- Self-study candidates can book and take the exam online from anywhere, with a proctor monitoring via webcam, microphone and desktop.
- After booking, you'll receive a registration email to schedule your session through the Candidate Portal, with exams available 24/7.
PMI Professional Development Units (PDUs) are either: Education or Giving Back to the Profession. You can earn PMI Education PDUs by attending non-PMI provider courses if they align with the PMI Talent Triangle® skill areas. Visit the PMI website for details on PDUs, how to record them and required documentation.
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Unfortunately, no. Only Accredited Training Organizations and their registered partners are authorized to use these logos. If you do not fall under these categories and would like to request permission to use the logo, please contact the APMG-International Service Desk (servicedesk@apmg-international.com).
However, successful candidates are able to share and display their digital badge publicly.
Some certifications do not require training in order to take the exam however, for most certifications, training is advised.
For some certifications individuals also have the option to self-study in preparation for the exam and, when they are ready, can even take the exam from the comfort of their home or office.
You can find details of our self-study exams, available to purchase, via our public exams portal.
Most, if not all, of our certifications come with at least one Sample Exam to help participants prepare for their exam. Access to the Sample Exams can be located on our website.
If you are sitting the examination through an Accredited Training Organization, the cost of the exam is generally included in the course fee. Please ensure you confirm with your training provider that the exam is included in these costs.
If you have selected a self-study option, please note that APMG-International uses a global pricing model for all exams. The examination fees for candidates attending a public exam centre are determined by the location where the exams are administered.
To find out the costs in your region, please refer to our examination portal or contact the APMG-International Service Desk (servicedesk@apmg-international.com).
Candidates will be able to claim their digital badge and electronic certificate from the APMG Candidate Portal within two business days of their exam result being issued.