The WorkNest Academy
Start your career journey with The WorkNest Academy, a tech-driven initiative dedicated to honing your cybersecurity skills.
Here, you'll learn from industry leaders, gain hands-on experience, and emerge as a certified expert ready to tackle real-world cyber threats. Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard digital landscapes.
The WorkNest Academy
Our Internal Training Program
The WorkNest Academy
Our Internal Training Program
The WorkNest Academy
Our Internal Training Program
At WorkNest, we're not just a leading penetration testing company, we're also a cradle of talent and innovation. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development, and that's why we've established our own internal training program.
Start your journey Into Cyber today
Join an environment that fuels creativity and innovation.
Progress into a specialist testing category through shadowing, tutoring and practical learning.
Experience a full-term paid role focused on development, not an apprenticeship or internship.
Achieve a consultant contract at the end of the programme.
Nurturing future cybersecurity experts
Nurturing future cybersecurity experts
Nurturing future cybersecurity experts
Our training course is designed to transform fresh graduates and individuals from higher education into skilled penetration testers. We understand that the cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and our program ensures our team members are always ahead of the curve.
Our training course is designed to transform fresh graduates and individuals from higher education into skilled penetration testers. We understand that the cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and our program ensures our team members are always ahead of the curve.
A Career in Cyber
Why should you onboard with the WorkNest Academy?
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with skilled professionals in high demand across every sector. At WorkNest Academy, we give you the knowledge, practical experience, and industry insight needed to build a successful career in cyber. Whether you're starting fresh or looking to upskill, our training is designed to help you gain confidence, develop real-world expertise, and take the next step into a rewarding future in cybersecurity.
Comprehensive skill development
Our training program provides an in-depth understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, teaching you to identify vulnerabilities, exploit system weaknesses, and formulate effective countermeasures.
Guidance from industry experts
Learn from seasoned professionals with years of experience in penetration testing. Our trainers provide hands-on instruction and real-world insights, equipping you with the practical skills needed in the cyber industry.
Certification and career growth
The program prepares you for industry-recognized certifications such as Certified Penetration Tester (CPT), enhancing your career prospects. As a qualified penetration tester, you'll be well-placed to progress in the rapidly growing cybersecurity field.
Comprehensive training
Comprehensive training
Comprehensive training
Our internal training program offers comprehensive instruction on all aspects of penetration testing. From the fundamentals of cybersecurity to advanced techniques, our trainees receive hands-on experience under the guidance of our seasoned experts.
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Ongoing professional development
Ongoing professional development
Ongoing professional development
At WorkNest, we're committed to the ongoing professional development of our team. We provide regular training updates to ensure our penetration testers stay up-to-date with the latest threats and security strategies.
Join us at Pentest People and embark on a rewarding career in cybersecurity. With our internal training program, you'll not only become a certified penetration tester but also be part of a team that's securing the digital world, one test at a time.
At WorkNest, we're committed to the ongoing professional development of our team. We provide regular training updates to ensure our penetration testers stay up-to-date with the latest threats and security strategies.
Join us at Pentest People and embark on a rewarding career in cybersecurity. With our internal training program, you'll not only become a certified penetration tester but also be part of a team that's securing the digital world, one test at a time.
Why our academy stands out from the crowd
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Gain consultant skills
- Communication Skills
- Soft Skills
- Report Writing Training
Growth opportunities
- Personal strength analysis
- Pursue your interests
- Wim Hof methods
Supportive environment
- Friendly colleagues
- Mentoring from the team
- Peer support
Friendly & fun office
- Mutual support
- Free drinks & snacks
- Wellbeing
Social events/activities
- Regular nights out
- Christmas party
- Free lunches
Clear career progression
- Qualification preparation
- Promotion
- Specialisation
Gain technical skills
- Infrastructure Testing
- Web App Testing
- Cyber Essentials Auditing
Multiple learning methods
- Group sessions
- Lab work
- Presentations & Teaching
Gain consultant skills
- Communication Skills
- Soft Skills
- Report Writing Training
Growth opportunities
- Personal strength analysis
- Pursue your interests
- Wim Hof methods
Supportive environment
- Friendly colleagues
- Mentoring from the team
- Peer support
Friendly & fun office
- Mutual support
- Free drinks & snacks
- Wellbeing
Social events/activities
- Regular nights out
- Christmas party
- Free lunches
Clear career progression
- Qualification preparation
- Promotion
- Specialisation
Gain technical skills
- Infrastructure Testing
- Web App Testing
- Cyber Essentials Auditing
Multiple learning methods
- Group sessions
- Lab work
- Presentations & Teaching
How to Apply?
How to Apply?
How to Apply?
We hope that, after reading about what a great opportunity the academy presents, you are keen to apply.
If so, please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@worknest.com. We receive a lot of applications, and so to help make your CV standout, we would encourage you to do the following:
Have a good look at our website and social media posts to familiarise yourself with WorkNest.
Consider our mission, vision and values. Do we align with you and you with us?
Tailor your application to us - generic AI created CVs usually are not successful.
Need career advice?
Our academy team give you advice on the application process
Our academy team is here to support you throughout your application journey and help you take the next step towards a career in cybersecurity. From CV guidance and interview preparation to advice on choosing the right pathway, we provide personalised support to help you feel confident and prepared. Whether you're new to the industry or looking to change careers, we're committed to helping you achieve your goals and succeed in the cyber sector.
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In this video, we discuss the technical skills and passion that set top candidates apart. We look for a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, proficiency in programming and scripting languages, and a demonstrated passion for continuous learning. The video emphasises the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and tools.
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What our clients have to sat about our professional services
We’ve always been very impressed with the cyber security services WorkNest provide us. Their professional approach, knowledge and flexibility have ensured they have become a key trusted partner in our supply chain.
Paymentsense
Founder
WorkNest Secure delivered a highly professional and thorough incident response service. Their team’s technical knowledge, attention to detail, and clear communication throughout the process made a complex area easy to navigate. The quality of the analysis and final reporting gave us real assurance and added value to our internal security efforts, minimising the impact to the business.
Shoezone
Head of IT
WorkNest Secure perform Web Application and Infrastructure Penetration Testing for Pharmacy2U. They are always professional to engage with, provide an excellent level of service, and the addition of GuardNest makes receiving and interrogating the results of the service very easy indeed.
We look forward to working with them in the future and trust the work they deliver.
Pharmacy2U
Founder
WorkNest Secure stand out in the field of penetration testing due to the skillset of people they have working there. We undertook a complex bespoke pentest with them, which required a lot of pre-work in order to make sure it was scoped correctly, and they took the time to come onsite to make sure all was correct prior to commencing.
From my experience with them, they are very intelligent people with a deep understanding of the security landscape, and we will continue to use them for future testing requirements.
Interactive Investor
Information Security Manager
