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Course2Career vs Firebrand Training
Firebrand Training is a genuinely well established, award winning provider, but it's built for a different person. Their courses are aimed at existing IT professionals who need a certification fast, not complete beginners starting a new career. Here's how the two actually compare.
Note: this page compares providers from a career-path perspective (structure, support, outcomes). Providers can change their offers.
Who it's actually built for
- - Course2Career is built for complete beginners and career changers. No previous IT experience or degree is required to enrol on any of our career programmes.
- - Firebrand Training courses are aimed at existing IT professionals. Their CompTIA Security+ course, for example, states you should have "around two years of IT administration experience and some exposure to security" before starting, with familiarity in networking, routers and firewalls expected going in.
Format and time commitment
- - Course2Career is studied online, flexibly, full time or part time, designed to fit around your existing job or family commitments.
- - Firebrand Training uses an intensive residential model: around 12 hours of study a day, courses running most days of the week, for 3 to 6 days per course, typically requiring you to take dedicated time off work to attend.
What the guarantee actually covers
- - Course2Career offers a Guaranteed Route to Job Placement on completion of your programme, or 100% of your course fees refunded. The guarantee is about the outcome: getting you into a job.
- - Firebrand Training's "Certification Guarantee" covers something different: if you don't pass your exam first time, you can retrain for free within 12 months, paying only for exam fees, accommodation and incidentals. It's a guarantee about passing an exam, not about finding you a job.
Side-by-side comparison
A quick way to compare structure, support, and outcome focus.
| Feature | Course2Career | Firebrand Training |
|---|---|---|
| Prior experience needed | None — built for beginners | Typically 2+ years IT experience |
| Study format | Flexible, online, fits around work | Intensive residential, 12hr days |
| Guarantee type | Job placement, or money back | Free exam retake only |
| Recruitment / job placement support | Included | Not offered |
| CV & interview support | Included | Not offered |
| Published pricing | Yes — shown on programme pages | No — quote after enquiry |
| Best for | Career changers starting from zero | Existing IT professionals needing fast certification |
Final verdict
Firebrand Training is a genuinely respected, award winning provider, and a strong option if you already work in IT and need a certification fast. It is not designed for someone starting from zero. Course2Career is built specifically for career changers: no experience required, flexible study that fits around your life, published pricing, and a Guaranteed Route to Job Placement on completion, or your money back.