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In-person cyber security and compliance training
Join scheduled, instructor-led training in Cardiff and develop practical skills through explanation, discussion, guided activities and realistic scenarios.
In-person PCS training is designed for professionals who want a live learning environment, the opportunity to ask questions and structured time to work through cyber security, governance and compliance topics.
Scheduled public dates
Book an individual place on a published training date.
Live instructor support
Ask questions and work through difficult areas during the session.
Practical application
Use guided activities and scenarios to apply the learning in context.
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Cyber Essentials Readiness Workshop
A focused, instructor-led morning workshop for new and developing assessors, MSPs, IT providers and internal teams that support Cyber Essentials delivery. Build practical understanding of the requirements, common assessment issues and how to maintain readiness throughout the year.
- Work through the Cyber Essentials control areas
- Explore common assessment issues and unclear responses
- Consider scope, devices, software, accounts and access
- Use practical activities and realistic assessment scenarios
- Consider how Cyber Essentials readiness can be maintained throughout the year
Who should attend?
Training for people responsible for practical delivery
Scheduled sessions are designed for people who need a practical working understanding of Cyber Essentials as part of their role, whether they support assessments, customers or their own organisation.
New and developing assessors
Cyber Essentials assessors who want additional practical experience applying the requirements and working through common assessment scenarios.
MSPs and IT providers
Technical teams supporting customers with Cyber Essentials who need to understand the requirements, identify likely gaps and provide the right technical information.
Internal IT, security and compliance teams
People responsible for achieving, maintaining or supporting Cyber Essentials within their organisation, including keeping controls and evidence current throughout the year.
A structured live learning experience
Explain it, test it, work through it together, then apply it
Each training day combines concise instructor-led teaching with frequent checks, worked examples, discussion, guided practice and scenario-based application. The emphasis is on understanding what the requirements mean, how they apply in practice and how Cyber Essentials can be maintained as an ongoing control framework rather than revisited only at renewal.
Learn and check
Build knowledge through clear explanation, diagnostic questions and focused knowledge checks.
Explore and practise
Work through examples, common mistakes and guided activities with the instructor and group.
Apply and reflect
Apply the learning to a realistic scenario and identify practical next steps for your own work.
Training led by Emma
Teaching informed by higher education and practical compliance work
PCS training is designed and delivered by Emma, drawing on her higher education teaching qualification, previous lecturing experience and extensive training, governance and compliance work. The sessions use a practical, human teaching approach with space for questions, discussion and application.
Qualified higher education teacher
Previous lecturing experience
Governance and compliance experience
What learners say
Genuine feedback about PCS training and delivery.
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“I love how little fluff there is, just straight to the point.”
Need a different delivery route?
Choose the format that fits your needs
Book a private session for your team or study flexibly through PCS online courses.
Private delivery
Training for organisations
Arrange private instructor-led training for a team, with the subject, learner group, location and intended outcomes agreed in advance.
Flexible self-paced learning
Online courses
Study ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and focused cyber security topics online through instructor-presented explanations, knowledge checks and practical activities.
In-person training questions
Key information before booking a scheduled PCS training date.
What is PCS in-person training?
It is live, instructor-led training delivered at a published venue on a scheduled date. Individuals can book places on available sessions and learn through explanation, discussion, activities and practical scenarios.
Where does the training take place?
The location is confirmed on each event listing. The next scheduled Cyber Essentials Readiness Workshop will take place at Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday 22 October 2026.
Can I book a place as an individual?
Yes. The scheduled sessions shown on this page are open to individual bookings, subject to availability. Follow the event link to review the full details and booking terms before purchasing.
Who is the Cyber Essentials workshop aimed at?
The workshop is aimed at new and developing assessors, MSPs, IT providers, internal IT and security teams, and cyber or compliance professionals who support Cyber Essentials delivery or ongoing readiness.
Does the workshop cover ongoing Cyber Essentials readiness?
Yes. The session considers how changes to devices, software, users, cloud services and access can affect Cyber Essentials throughout the year, helping teams keep controls current rather than reviewing everything only at renewal.
Is this the official Cyber Essentials Assessor Training Course?
No. This is practical supplementary training from Positive Cyber Solutions. It does not replace IASME's assessor training, examination or onboarding requirements.
What should I expect during a training day?
You should expect concise instructor-led teaching, opportunities to ask questions, knowledge checks, worked examples, guided activities, scenario-based application and time to identify practical next steps. The exact agenda is provided on the individual event page.
Are CPD hours or certificates included?
CPD hours, accreditation and certificate arrangements vary by training activity. Any arrangements that apply will be stated on the individual event page. PCS does not describe a session as CPD accredited unless that specific activity has been confirmed as accredited.
Can PCS deliver the training privately for my organisation?
Yes. Use the Training for Organisations enquiry route if you need private delivery for a team. Include the subject, approximate learner numbers, preferred location and target date so PCS can review the requirement.
Book the next in-person training session
Review the Cyber Essentials Readiness Workshop details, check the booking terms and reserve your place for Thursday 22 October 2026 in Cardiff.
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