Course and material very good for remote learning, Plenty of labs and info to get you through the course. Instructor was very thorough and assisted with any issues.
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I attended the TOGAF course to compliment my experience in architecture with a well respected industry certification. The course was slightly different to what I expected but was very beneficial and enjoyable, best of all I passed both exams. I will be using my new skills on internal and client deliveries and hope to teach my colleagues some of the techniques.
I needed to get understanding of servers, storage and networking, Firebrand has helped me move into new opportunities and understand Server 2012 and its most critical aspects like Domain Controllers and Active Directory. 2012 is a big step up from 2008 and earlier there masses more value in it, especially from Hyper-V and PowerShell.
I always had an interest in computers ever since I was younger. I started working for Currys Pc World, really took to the technology but after a bad experience, I left there pursuing new work. I got a job in this company in a different department. One evening, I was having a conversation with the CIO Jonathan. After speaking about the system work uses and about my past in computers he offered me a job as an apprentice. I'm really lucky and grateful to be working in this industry....
I just love my job and I find it a great way to push yourself to the maximum. I love the way it enables you to meet new people and allows you to make new connections that you previously wouldn't have. The experience I have is higher education, trade and commerce and hospitality....
FMCG are a great place get to know peoples habits and to connect internationally. It has been fantastic be be able to work in different countries and different cultures. There is so much more behind a simple piece of chocolate - there is a whole heritage of culture, the traditions, how you consume it and how you share it. I love to be part of it....
I started off as an IT Trainer, as I had a PGCE and MSc in IT. Having been with the same company for seven years and worked in a range of roles from Intranet Evangelist to Senior Software Specialist to Technical Writer, there was a need for our company to improve its information security posture and I was reassigned to get us ISO27001 compliant. ...
I work as an IT manager supporting a helpdesk for our Software customers and also our internal IT. I have been in IT for 10 years and up to now have learnt everything on the job. ...
I run a small managed services provider. I love what I do as we are able to really impact on our customers profitability and productivity. We also get to help young people get a solid start in their IT career, and that's something that will always be improve tang to the company. I founded my company in 2014 having worked for Microsoft from 2001 to 2015 in a number of Cloud, Infrastructure and Systems Management related roles....
I run a small managed services provider. I love what I do as we are able to really impact on our customers profitability and productivity. We also get to help young people get a solid start in their IT career, and that's something that will always be improve tang to the company. I founded my company in 2014 having worked for Microsoft from 2001 to 2015 in a number of Cloud, Infrastructure and Systems Management related roles....
I have been tinkering around with computers since the ZX81 was first available to consumers and have been using / programming / working with them eversince. I started as a print controller doing packaging, then a field service engineer and then a network/IT admin in publishing...
PC's and Computers have always been in the family, so I have had a lot of knowledge passed down, but the majority is self-taught. I went to college for a year and did a Level 2 Computer Engineering course and passed. Since then, I have been taken on as an apprentice for a good small company....
I moved to my current company as a IT analyst and in this new role was given an opportunity to do a MCSE 2003 with Firebrand. I successfully completed this and all the exams and very shortly after that made a sideways move from IT Analyst to IT Manager with responsibility for 6 UK locations....
I've always been a bit of a geek at heart and enjoyed programming in my younger years, did the typical build your own Sinclair scientific calculator and spectrum and studied IT. I started in IT as a support monkey and have over the years worked my way through to currently being a Desktop Architect ...
The Prince 2 course provided me with the know-how to fill in my knowledge gaps and skills to be more organised (now considered to be a control freak by my colleagues). I no longer self-doubt as to what I may have left out in planning any type or size of project due to lack of knowledge or missing steps....
I completed my Agile Prince2 training course and I will look to work with my team on applying best practices and those items suitable from PRINCE2 to our ever growing business....
After choosing the wrong course at university and dropping out half way through my 1st year, I decided to go straight into employment. I thought applying for Apprenticeships would be easier than applying for regular jobs which required previous experience. Additionally, I chose IT because I have an interest in computing and technology....
I have worked in IT and Management Consulting industries for about 30 years. I have a passion for technology and building IT and business solutions. For the last decade, I have led large-scale business transformation programmes across large Governments....
I got into this industry because I have a passion for technology and the fast pace which it is evolving. I have been an IT Technician for nearly 4 years now and I'm always looking to expand my knowledge and improve my skills. ...
After spending some time in administration and retail I got a job working for Apple where I was given the opportunity to work in a more technical atmosphere and get some hands on experience problem solving for end users. This inspired me to want to get deeper involved in the world of IT and start looking for apprenticeships. This was when Firebrand was recommended to me....
I have been working within the IT Security field for the last 4 years now and love every bit of it. Every day you learn something new, whether it is a hardware related information or software related or could even be a good way to mitigate the threats which are out there....
I joined AB Mauri just over a year ago - previous to that I worked as a generalist HR professional across a number of different industries. ...
I originally started in Electroinics Engineering working on the big warships but then got made redundant. It was a natural progression for me and I did a four months internship where I was eventually offered a permanent role. Since then I have progressed considerably....
I started working for HP Professional Services as a Project Analyst in 2000 and this kicked off my career in IT Project Support. ...
My experience was deploying infrastructure solution. I've been involved in several migrations from on-premise to cloud technology. The technology helps to increase the availability of your solution and reduces cost if well designed and implemented. I attended CCNA with Firebrand last year, which exceeded my expectations....
Two years ago when I started my journey with Firebrand I believed my knowledge of I.T was good considering I studied I.T at college for two years. Little did I know that I was yet to scratch the surface. When joining Firebrand I unsure what I was going to gain from the intense courses and a two-year program. After 20 months in the program, it is safe to say that Firebrand has met and exceeded my expectations....
I chose to get into the IT industry because I enjoy spending my time on computers and around technology, and IT is definitely one of my main hobbies. My experience began as a "System Administrator" for an educational charity, ...
I've always had an interest in computing and IT since a young age but this job was my first IT role. I worked with this company for a few years before undertaking the three courses I have done....
My background is in support and operational space, concentrating on networking infrastructure and maintaining the services offered to end users. My experience is that I came from college directly into a Level 4 Foundation Degree Apprenticeship here at Fidelity International....
I started developing at 15 and have been doing it in my free time since then. It is a field I always enjoyed and I wanted a role where I could be constantly learning new things every day. I started out with Java development before moving onto web focused development (HTML, CSS, JS)....
I got into the industry because I was interested in networking having a little knowledge from my previous university. Right now I feel like I belong in this field because it's easier for me to understand things and work things out myself because I've got a grip in this field and everything that I learn makes sense every day that I am studying and learning new things....
I got into the industry because I was interested in networking having a little knowledge from my previous university. Right now I feel like I belong in this field because it's easier for me to understand things and work things out myself because I've got a grip in this field and everything that I learn makes sense every day that I am studying and learning new things....
I've always had an interest in computers from being a young child. I grew up in a household with 2 brothers and they were also very involved in computing. I wanted to get into IT because I wanted to be in a career where I could continually grow and learn new things....
When I started at Firebrand I was 17 and did a lot of Software Development in my free time. I was doing my first year at college doing Computer Science but we were made to do VB which I really didn't enjoy which is why I looked for an apprenticeship....
I got into the industry because I have wanted to be a programmer since I took up computing at GCSE level. I carried that through into A-Levels as well as programming in my spare time, and now I am in my current apprenticeship after turning down university offers for computer science courses....
I have always been a technology junkie. I did my first programming course in Cobol in 1997 and started my career as a programmer shortly after. ...
I'm James Packer and I have worked in education for 12-years progressing from a technician to network manager during that time.
My name is John and having been in the telco and ISP space since the 80’s things have changed a lot, so keeping your knowledge current is important and this is where Firebrand came in. ...
I have worked in the Information Technology Industry for over twenty-five years. I originally started as a secretary to an IT Helpdesk, further progressing to Desktop Support, Server Support through to Infrastructure Production. ...
I work in a Cyber Security Operational team. The CISSP certification was recommended to me by my manager and now I know why. At the end of this course I am feeling very comfortable to be able to talk about different security aspects, not just the ones I am now working on. ...
I work in a Cyber Security Operational team. The CISSP certification was recommended to me by my manager and now I know why. At the end of this course I am feeling very comfortable to be able to talk about different security aspects, not just the ones I am now working on. ...
I have been training with Firebrand for nearly three years now over the period of my two apprenticeships. I started with entry-level courses such as the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) series when I did my level three apprenticeship and have now moved onto more advanced ones on my level 4 such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Sever 2016. ...
My name is James and I am currently an IT security analyst working in the finance industry. I recently moved into the security analyst role and was previously doing 1st/2nd line support roles. ...
Hi, my name is Jon and I’m a freelance Consultant working predominantly in Security and Architecture for Public and Private Sector clients. My career started back in 1993 and most of my learning back then was self-study, I managed to break into Telecoms and Networking, passing exams and learning on the job installing Cisco, Nortel and Avaya systems I also experienced quality training and recognised the value expert trainers can bring. ...
My experience so far in IT has been great I’ve gone on to learn through Firebrand and work in my role and gained a wide range of skills, not just IT related, which will benefit me in the future. ...
I always had a passion for IT from a young age. I have a great will to learn and wanted to increase my knowledge and qualifications in the IT industry so when I found out about the program, I signed up ASAP. ...
My experience certainly isn’t 'techy' and come from a projects background. I chose Firebrand as I was keen to learn with a provider with a great reputation, who provided a fantastic level of training and when I found I could learn new skills without being away from the office for extended periods of time, this suited me down to the ground! ...
I have always enjoyed working in IT and after spending many years working in different trades, I decided to work in IT full time. And I now couldn’t imagine working in any other industry. ...
My name is Tajinderpaul and I am currently a Senior IT and compliance consultant. I have over 20 years experience in IT. The last 10 have been in IT security and 5 of those in the cyber security sector working for Lloyds Bank....
My name is Neil and I decided that I wanted to take the CISSP. After looking into the best provider to suit my needs and busy lifestyle I went with Firebrand. The accelerated format has been excellent. ...
My name is Neil and I decided that I wanted to take the CISSP. After looking into the best provider to suit my needs and busy lifestyle I went with Firebrand. The accelerated format has been excellent. ...
My name is Chris and I started out my career in finance but I realised that the future was in IT so I migrated into this industry after a few years. In my own time, I studied computer science which helped in my career. ...
My name is Kara and I have discovered that I get easily bored at work. IT is one of the few industries that I have found really guarantees to keep me on my toes. ...
I attended Wyboston in February 2010 to take the 9 day Server 2008 & Windows 7 courses. It was a complete revelation and utterly different from any training experience I have ever had. ...
I worked in Higher Education and currently as a civil servant. I took the opportunity to change career about 3 years ago to become an accreditor, basically dealing with information risk management. ...
My company is in the process of selling its global entities, which will make my current role redundant. As part of this, they are investing in training....
SQL and Oracle DBA with 20 years experience. I've attended Firebrand before and this course did not disappoint. Great venue, accommodation and technical course....
My background is ISP/telecommunications companies training as a network engineer certified in CISCO. Last year I moved to security for an online gaming company that is a high profile for cyber attacks....
Cyber security is not just a “thing” that IT staff needs to be responsible and aware of, cyber security is now impacting our everyday life. Before I attended the CEH training with Firebrand I knew it was an important topic that’s why I inscribed myself to the course....
I started with a ZX 80 all the way up to be Head of Cyber Security in a UK Telecom. Choosing Firebrand was the easiest part, their reputation in the training industry is solid and they have built in strong recommendations from trainees like myself. ...
Formalising my experiences with the CISSP qualification is the next step in my career. This will help improve my knowledge, recognise bad practice and improve my skillset. ...
Formalising my experiences with the CISSP qualification is the next step in my career. This will help improve my knowledge, recognise bad practice and improve my skillset. ...
I came to firebrand to do the MCSA in Windows 10. I learned a great deal about how Windows 10 interacts with current systems and the new features that are available. The scope of this course went far beyond what I thought it was going to be covering such things as group policy management and Azure active directory as well as in tune. ...
I got into the industry at age 14 when I approached a local company and asked to speak to their development team. I presented the work I had completed prior, with java creating both mods and plugins for Minecraft....
I started 25 years ago in USAF working as a Server Admin, since then I have worked in all aspects of IT operations. I have so far attended the MCSA Windows 10 and CISSP with Firebrand and both have been extremely successful....
I began working in IT after studying to become an Electronics Engineer. After 3 years in electronics, I moved into IT support......
I got into software development as a result of a tech-heavy upbringing and an interest in modding video games. My experience lies in mainly web development (HTML, Javascript, JQuery and PHP) and Modding (Javascript, PHP, Python - and in some cases, hybrid languages specific to the game)....
I got into this apprenticeship as I wanted a career change. Even though I was 25 at the start date I still felt that an apprenticeship was the best route as it provides entry level learning whilst still being able to pay the bills....
I have been in the IT industry over the last 6 years and over that time I have worked for a web design company, local government, and a construction company. During this time I learnt a lot about server administration, networking and security technology on the job but none of these companies offered any formal training....
I have been an Information Governance Officer for 4 years but started my career in information security 1 year ago. To increase my technical knowledge, my manager advised that I take the SSCP course from Firebrand as he regularly attends himself....
I find the intensive boot camp courses are very efficient. As a working person my employers have been very reluctant to send me out on training as this means time away from the office. The Firebrand format is ideal as I am able to complete 3 to 4 weeks of normal 9am to 5pm training in a single week....
I got into Project Management as the company I work for, Exertis, sell VoIP and network security products within the IT industry and my department are responsible for the deployment and training of these products to our customers. ...
I have been in Information Security for over 15 years now accidentally getting into it in the first place from the world of IT audit. I have three significant InfoSec related certifications: CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and just recently the CCISO....
I wanted to progress my career and felt that industry qualifications would help me achieve this. Coming to Firebrand and doing the training in a boot camp style you can be fully immersed with the job at hand I was able to achieve the qualifications a lot faster...
I first got into IT at lower school and really enjoyed working with/on computers, so from there I decided to continue doing IT at GCSE. Then went on to study IT Level 3 at college, were I studied more the networking side of computing. ...
I’m here at Firebrand to do ITIL Foundation. I’m part of a growing business who have grown a lot over the last few years. And all of a sudden we have got an IT department which is a little out of control. So, we are in the process of ITIL certifying all of our staff to give us better service desk management....
I’m here at Firebrand to do ITIL Foundation. I’m part of a growing business who have grown a lot over the last few years. And all of a sudden we have got an IT department which is a little out of control. So, we are in the process of ITIL certifying all of our staff to give us better service desk management....