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BTL1 vs. CPTA: Which Cybersecurity Certification is right for You?
Ben Gonsalves 01/09/2026

BTL1 vs. CPTA: Which Cybersecurity Certification is right for You?

BTL1 and CPTA are both practical, hands-on certifications, but they're designed with different goals in mind. The Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) certification focuses on defensive security operations, while the Certified Penetration Testing Associate (CPTA) develops practical offensive security and penetration testing skills.

CPTA: A Practical Pathway Into Offensive Cybersecurity
Ben Gonsalves 13/08/2026

CPTA: A Practical Pathway Into Offensive Cybersecurity

CPTA is designed to give you a structured, practical way to build offensive cybersecurity skills. You’ll work through practical labs and realistic scenarios, applying what you’re learning across infrastructure, Active Directory, web applications and AWS environments.

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Q&A with Wouter van den Bergh
Melissa Boyle 15/04/2023

Q&A with Wouter van den Bergh

Wouter van den Bergh is the volunteer teacher delivering our BTL1 certification to students taking part in Cyberworkplace’s new training initiative.