APMG - NIST Cybersecurity Professional Practitioner | NCSP

Duration

Duration:

Only 4 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

3.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

This accelerated APMG International NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP) Practitioner Certification course, is designed to teach IT, Engineering, Operations, and Business Risk professionals a Fast-Track approach to operationalizing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and its 800-53 informative reference controls across an enterprise and its supply chain.

The NCSP® accredited certification training programs leverage guidance from NIST, ISO, and industry thought leaders to teach organizations of any size how to build a culture-driven, adaptive, cyber-resilient digital business capable of Creating, Protecting, and Delivering (CPD) digital business value.

Also included in the program, is guidance on how to leverage existing business systems (enterprise risk, digital value management, etc.) and a digital value management model to enable a culture-driven, adaptive, cyber-resilient organization capable of Creating, Protecting, and Delivering digital business value.

This course guides you on a best practice approach to engineering a comprehensive, NIST-CSF, 800-53 risk management program that is implemented for use and auditable for purpose.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the APMG exam, and achieve your NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP) Practitioner certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

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Audience

This course is ideal for IT, Engineering, Operations and Business Risk professionals.

Successful candidates will be entitled to a free Professional Assessment at Business Agility Professional Level 1 – Explorer.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 4-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

  • Module 1: Digital transformation and cybersecurity
  • Module 2: The threat landscape
  • Module 3: The 800-53 controls
  • Module 4: How to adopt and adapt
  • Module 5: Adaptive ways of working
  • Module 6: Rapid adoption and rapid adaptation - FastTrack
  • Module 7: CIIS practice

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP) Practitioner exam

  • Duration: 150 minutes
  • Format: multiple choice, Open book
  • Number of questions: 65
  • Passing score: 50% (33 marks)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

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"Fantastic instructor, his examples were relevant and relatable, the pace was excellent and the content was delivered really well."
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"Great way of learning a lot in a short period of time. Loved the trainer and facilities too!"
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"Very intense couple of days, be prepared for a couple of long days however the trainer covered the entire content covered in the exam and the delivery methodology allowed for the learning experience to be a really positive one."
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