What CAPSLOCK does

CAPSLOCK is a UK-based cybersecurity education provider, founded in Manchester in 2019 and acquired by mthree in June 2026. The company delivers live, online, instructor-led cybersecurity training through a proprietary digital campus that combines team-based learning (TBL) and problem-based learning (PBL) methodologies, supplemented by hands-on virtual labs (using third-party platforms TryHackMe and Immersive Labs). Its core curriculum is built around the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (Ce-CSP) — a 4-month, full-time bootcamp priced at £7,600 — and the Applied Cyber Security Principles flexible pathway (£3,000 over 2–12 months), with additional short courses covering AI, practical cyber, Secure Copilot, and cyber for business leaders.

CAPSLOCK operates a hybrid go-to-market model. On the consumer side, individual career changers apply directly through capslock.ac, with tuition funded via upfront payment, income-share/future-earnings agreements (StudentFinance, StepEx), interest-free loans (Knoma, EdAid), bootcamp loans (Lendwise), or government Skills Bootcamp funding. On the B2B side, the company sells Reskill (corporate training), Deploy (talent placement of graduates on contract with conversion to perm), and bespoke short-course programs to enterprises across financial services, telecoms, defence, and broadcasting. The Deploy service and an alumni network of 1,300+ learners placed across 500+ employer organizations (including BT, BAE Systems, NCC Group, Capgemini, ITV, PwC, Dyson, Asda, Allianz, and Jaguar Land Rover) form the commercial backbone of the enterprise offering.

The company reports a 75% placement rate within six months of graduation, an average starting salary of £34,400, and a 54% average salary uplift for career changers. CAPSLOCK holds CIISec accreditation for the Ce-CSP course, Crest Approved training provider status, UK Cyber Security Council Corporate Membership (2025-26), ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and Armed Forces Covenant Bronze. It is led by co-founders Lorna Armitage (CEO), Dr Andrea Cullen (CCO), and Jonathan Slater. With 1–10 employees disclosed (likely excluding contracted instructors), the unit economics reflect a lean, content-and-distribution-led model rather than a labor-heavy delivery model.

Name

CAPSLOCK

Legal name

CAPSLOCK Education Ltd

Website

https://capslock.ac

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CAPSLOCK is a UK-based cybersecurity education provider offering intensive online bootcamps, flexible self-paced pathways, and corporate training, serving career changers and enterprise employers across finance, defence, and technology sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Training & Education

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity (General) (EDAOAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity (EDAAAPAC), Cybersecurity Technical Skills (Security Engineering, SOC, Pen Testing) (EDABAFAF), Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA), General Cybersecurity Awareness (All Employees) (EDABAGAA)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity training
• Cyber education
• Online bootcamp
• Professional certification
• Reskilling programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Fees: CAPSLOCK generates revenue from tuition fees for its Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (Ce-CSP) course (£7,600 for 4 months) and Applied Cyber Security Principles course (£3,000 for 2-12 months). Learners can pay upfront, use finance partners (StudentFinance, StepEx, Knoma, EdAid, Lendwise), or access Department for Education Skills Bootcamp funding.
2. Corporate Training Services: CAPSLOCK offers B2B solutions including Reskill (upskilling existing employees), Deploy (placing graduates into organizations), and bespoke training programs for organizations across financial services, telecoms, aerospace, defence, manufacturing, and broadcasting sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CAPSLOCK delivers award-winning online cybersecurity education through live, instructor-led training delivered via a bespoke digital campus. Core offerings include the 4-month Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (Ce-CSP) intensive bootcamp (£7,600) and the flexible Applied Cyber Security Principles guided learning pathway (£3,000), supplemented by short courses and corporate reskilling/talent placement services. The programmes use team-based and problem-based learning methodologies to prepare career changers for entry-level cyber roles.

Product overview

CAPSLOCK is a cybersecurity education provider offering a multi-tiered training portfolio. The core offerings consist of two primary programs: the intensive Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (Ce-CSP) bootcamp (4 months, full-time, £7,600) and the flexible Applied Cyber Security Principles guided learning pathway (2-12 months, £3,000). These are complemented by short courses including Intro to AI, Practical Cyber Security, Secure Copilot Essentials, and Cyber for Business Leaders. For businesses, CAPSLOCK provides Deploy (talent placement matching graduates to employers) and Reskill (corporate training) services. The company operates 100% remotely via a bespoke digital campus, combining live online instruction with team-based learning methodologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (Ce-CSP) An intensive 4-month full-time bootcamp delivered live online, providing a comprehensive foundation in cybersecurity within a real business context. Learners work as Trainee Cyber Security Consultants in a fictional company, building practical job-ready skills through team-based and problem-based learning. Priced at £7,600.
• Applied Cyber Security Principles A flexible guided self-study pathway spanning 2-12 months, offering a structured route to build core cybersecurity knowledge with regular tutor touchpoints and hands-on labs. Designed for learners who want structure without full-time commitment. Priced at £3,000.
• Intro to AI A short instructor-led course focused on building foundational AI knowledge and understanding modern digital AI risks.
• Practical Cyber Security A targeted short course delivering practical real-world cybersecurity skills through focused content and hands-on practice.
• Secure Copilot Essentials A short course focused on safe AI adoption practices, specifically addressing security considerations when using AI tools like Copilot in workplace environments.
• Cyber for Business Leaders A short course designed for business leaders to develop cybersecurity awareness, governance understanding, and AI adoption oversight capabilities.
• Deploy (Talent Placement) A B2B talent placement service that matches CAPSLOCK graduates to employer organisations on a contract basis, providing immediate cybersecurity capability. Includes ongoing support during deployment and fee-free conversion to full-time employment.
• Reskill (Business Training) B2B organisational training solutions including upskilling existing teams with short courses, reskilling employees into cybersecurity roles, and bespoke training programmes built around organisational goals and tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of CAPSLOCK learners secure cyber-related roles within 6 months of graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• mthreecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Following acquisition, CAPSLOCK and mthree announced their partnership to strengthen capabilities for helping finance, technology, and public sector employers build job-ready teams in cybersecurity, AI, and digital resilience.
• StudentFinancesupportingOthersStudentFinance is a finance partner offering Shared Income Agreement payment options for CAPSLOCK learners to fund their tuition fees.
• StepExsupportingOthersStepEx provides Future Earnings Agreement financing options allowing learners to pay tuition fees based on future income after securing a cyber role.
• KnomasupportingOthersKnoma offers interest-free loan payment plans for CAPSLOCK course tuition fees.
• EdAidsupportingOthersEdAid provides interest-free payment plan options for CAPSLOCK learners to spread the cost of tuition fees.
• LendwisesupportingOthersLendwise offers Bootcamp Training Loans for CAPSLOCK course financing.
• UK Cyber Security CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPSLOCK is partnered with the UK Cyber Security Council and holds Corporate Membership 2025-26, demonstrating industry recognition and collaborative relationship.
• CrestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPSLOCK is a Crest Approved training provider, recognized as meeting industry standards for cybersecurity education.
• Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPSLOCK's Ce-CSP course is accredited by CIISec. Graduates who pass are eligible to apply for Accredited Affiliate membership with CIISec.

Scale indicators8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flatiron School: Flatiron School is a US-based coding and cybersecurity bootcamp provider delivering intensive, career-change-oriented training with career-services support and employer hiring pipelines; closely comparable to CAPSLOCK's Ce-CSP format, though operating predominantly in the US market.
• Cybrary: Cybrary is an online cybersecurity and IT career-development platform offering video courses, hands-on labs, and certification prep (Security+, CISSP) — directly comparable to CAPSLOCK's self-paced and certification-aligned learning paths, with overlap in target learners and enterprise buyers.
• SANS Institute: SANS is a leading global provider of cybersecurity training, certifications (GIAC), and immersive courses serving both individual professionals and enterprises — the closest large-scale analogue to CAPSLOCK's bootcamp plus certification model, though operating at a much larger scale and price point.
• Multiverse: Multiverse is a UK-focused apprenticeship and skills-training provider targeting career changers, using employer-paid and ISA-style funding models — highly comparable to CAPSLOCK in GTM, geography, and target audience, though focused on broader tech and data rather than cyber-only.
• Immersive Labs: Immersive Labs provides real-time, hands-on cyber skills development through a cloud platform for both individuals and enterprise teams; like CAPSLOCK, it emphasises practical, lab-based learning and serves enterprise buyers, and is also a current CAPSLOCK lab partner.
• TryHackMe: TryHackMe is an online, gamified cybersecurity learning platform used by individuals and teams to build hands-on hacking and defensive skills; it overlaps directly with CAPSLOCK's learner base and is also integrated into CAPSLOCK's curriculum as a hands-on lab provider.
• Hack The Box: Hack The Box is a cybersecurity upskilling and talent-assessment platform combining hands-on labs, CTF-style challenges, and enterprise training; it competes with CAPSLOCK for individual learners seeking to break into cyber roles and for enterprise customers buying cyber training.

Emerging players

• Secure Code Warrior: Secure Code Warrior offers developer-focused secure-coding training and tournaments, with an enterprise GTM; it shares CAPSLOCK's emphasis on practical, skills-based cyber learning but specialises in the developer subset rather than general cyber practitioner reskilling.

Broad incumbents

• (ISC)²: (ISC)² is the global, non-profit certifying body behind CISSP and other leading cybersecurity credentials; it operates broadly across the certification market that CAPSLOCK's CIISec-accredited Ce-CSP sits within, and its certifications frequently appear on CAPSLOCK-aligned job requirements.
• CompTIA: CompTIA issues widely adopted IT and cybersecurity certifications (including Security+, which CAPSLOCK offers as an add-on) and serves as a standards body whose credentials overlap heavily with CAPSLOCK's curriculum and learner outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/capslockuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/CapslockCyber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capslockuk
• Instagraminstagram.com/capslockcyber
• TikToktiktok.com/@capslockcyber
• Xx.com/capslockcyber

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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