What Caused the Facebook Outage?

Firebrand's senior instructor and cyber security expert, Phil Chapman, has written a thought-provoking blog on the recent Facebook failure and its effect on all of their platforms. 

Accelerate 2021... Here's What Happened On The Day

On the 24th of September, we held our 20-year company anniversary - otherwise known as “Accelerate”! The day started discussing business and the future of Firebrand, followed by a jam-packed day of team building and fun! Read on to find out more.

Firebrand are a part of WorldSkills UK’s Centre of Excellence!

We are proud to be selected as part of WorldSkills UK’s Centre of Excellence! Firebrand is the only digital specialised Independent Training Provider (ITP) to be a part of the programme. Read on to find out more!

2021’s FREE Training For Life Winner Is…..

 

The FTFL Competition (FTFL) for 2021 is over and we have our lucky winner! Find out who they are and how you can get involved in getting access to over 1500 courses for FREE, for LIFE!

Firebrand Training Turns 20!

Firebrand has turned 20! Check out the following blog to hear our story and find out what our celebrations can mean for you!

Firebrand Training’s 2021 Tech Pro Role Models: The Tech Lover

In the final installment  of our Tech Pro Role Models campaign, we speak with Shaddy Bourazza, Apprentice Software Developer at TFL. Check out the following to hear his story!

Firebrand Training’s 2021 Tech Pro Role Models: The Career Changer

Continuing our Tech Pro Role Models campaign with Cindy Haast, a trainer at Firebrand. Check out the following to hear her story!

Firebrand Training’s 2021 Tech Pro Role Models: The Advocate

Continuing our Tech Pro Role Models campaign with Amy Groves, Network Engineer at Lloyds Bank. Check out the following to hear her story!

Firebrand Training’s 2021 Tech Pro Role Models: The Motivator

Continuing our Tech Pro Role Models campaign with Charu Gera, Data Analyst Apprentice at Avanade. Check out the following to hear her story!

Firebrand Training’s 2021 Tech Pro Role Models: The Pioneer

Continuing our Tech Pro Role Models campaign with Maureen Gower, Firebrand's very own IT instructor. Check out the following to hear her story!

Firebrand Training’s 2021 Tech Pro Role Models: The Multitasker

Continuing our Tech Pro Role Models campaign with Pallavi Patel, Firebrand's very own senior IT instructor. Check out the following to hear her story!

Firebrand Training’s 2021 Tech Pro Role Models: The Quick Starter

Commencing our Tech Pro Role Models campaign with Annabelle Fraone, Cyber Intrusion Apprentice at the National Trust. Check out the following article to see how she's playing a crucial role in cyber security!

Introducing Firebrand Training’s 2021 Tech Pro Role Models

Firebrand are launching our Tech Pro Role Model Campaign over the coming weeks. Stay tuned to find out who our tech MVPs are!

Your Best TOGAF Certification Path

Check out the following blog to find out everything you need to know about The Open Group's TOGAF certification: why you want to get certified, how it's going to happen and who to help you start your TOGAF career.

8 Tips to Save Money in Azure

by Mike Brown

[Updated May 2021]

Does cloud computing help you save costs? In most cases, the answer is a resounding yes. But going cloud is just step one. Here’s how you can save costs in Microsoft Azure.

Announcement: Welcoming ASCM as a New Firebrand Partner!

We have a new partner! Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is a global leader in supply chain organisational transformation, innovation and leadership. Read this blog to find out about ASCM and the courses Firebrand offer.

How To Add A Certification On LinkedIn

Achieved your certification with Firebrand and want to show it off? Of course you do! This blog will guide you through the process of adding your shiny new digital certification badge onto your LinkedIn profile for the world to see.

Top 5 Data Science Courses for 2021

Careers in Data Science are proving to become quite popular and show no signs of slowing down - but you have to get properly certified first! Check out the following blog to find out our recommended top 5 Data Science Courses, and where a career in Data Science can take you. 

Top 10 Project Management Courses 2021

[Updated April 2021] 

The days of intuitive and trial-and-error project management are over, says senior project management instructor Fatollah Youssefifar. If you don’t have access to a proven methodology, you risk extremely damaging consequences for your organisation and careers.

Top 5 Machine Learning Courses for 2021

Machine Learning is becoming a part of our lives more and more each day - now it's time to get fully equipped and certified. Check out the following blog to find out our recommended top 5 ML courses, and where a career in ML will take you. 

Microsoft's New Security Certifications: SC-200, SC-300, SC-400 and SC-900

The demand for technology and the closure of the digital skills gap continues to grow and become more imperative. Check out the following guide on everything you need to know about Microsoft's new certifications and why you want to get security certified.

FastPass: Unlimited Microsoft Training for £6,000

Updated March 2021

Firebrand Training is launching FastPass again! Get in touch to find out how you can receive unlimited Microsoft training for £6000!

Top Cloud Computing Jobs by Salary 2021

by Alex Bennett

[Updated February 2021] 

Companies across the board increasingly rely on cloud services. With great demand, comes great profitability, as we show in this list of top cloud jobs by salary.

Job Survey: Where do you want to take your career?

by Phoebe Savvides

[Updated February 2021] 

We’ve created a job survey to find out what your career ambitions are as an individual, as well as an employer supporting your business; how you endeavour to achieve them, and what we can do to support your growth.

Firebrand Opens Enrolment for New Cohort of DevOps Apprenticeships

Firebrand will be launching their DevOps Apprenticeships in March. Check out the following blog for more information! 

10 Best Cybersecurity Certifications in 2021

by Firebrand Training

[Updated January 2021] 

Discover the 10 best cybersecurity certifications in 2021 and how they can help you advance your career and upskill for the digital economy.

10 Highest paying cyber security certifications in 2021

[Updated: January 2021]

Demand for cyber security professionals has been soaring for a while now, with certified professionals landing some of the highest-paying jobs in the IT industry. This is largely due to an increasingly digitised and interconnected world, as businesses across the board migrate their data and processes to the cloud.

In today’s world, keeping sensitive data secure from prying eyes and cyber-attacks can mean the difference between leading the market, and bankruptcy.

Top 10 Cloud Certifications for 2021

by Alex Bennett

[Updated March 2021] 

Which certifications will get you those coveted high-paying jobs in the cloud computing industry? Here’s our list of cloud certifications on the rise in 2021.

Christmas Wish List: The Digital Route Review

By Ben Hansford

A note from Firebrand Apprenticeships' Managing Director, Ben Hansford, on what he would like most this Christmas…

Your Guide to Microsoft Digital Skills Week

by Ben Jermy

Microsoft Digital Skills Week kicks off on Monday the 23rd of November. Read this blog to get an insight into the week, what's going on and how you can get involved. Plus, learn how it ties in with our incredible FastPass deal!