
Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1)
Lessons available in 9 languages with native text-to-speech (beta)
BTL1 is our leading certification, designed to train technical defenders who can defend networks and respond to real-world cyber incidents. The skills and tools you learn apply directly to security roles and are used by defenders worldwide
In the past five years, more than 10,000 students have earned BTL1, joining a global community of over 150,000 learners, across 80+ countries, making it one of the most recognised and trusted blue team qualifications.
Skills you'll gain
Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1)
Recommended experience
0-2 years experience
Estimated time to complete
approximately 30 hours to complete
On-demand access
Complete in 4 months
Training and exam price
£399.00 GBP
NICE Mapping
Cyber Defense Analyst
60% Topics, 60% Knowledge, 67% Ability
Who is the course for?
BTL1 is perfect for security enthusiasts or professionals that want to develop their practical defensive cyber skills. Roles that we believe would benefit from this course include:
- Students/IT Personnel
- Security Analysts
- Incident Responders
- Threat Intelligence Analysts
- Forensics Analysts
Whilst our content is aimed primarily at entry-level or junior roles, read our course syllabus to see if BTL1 is the right choice for you or your team!
Why choose BTL1?
BTL1 goes beyond theory. Every lab, tool, and scenario is modelled on real incidents, so you learn to detect, investigate, and respond the way professionals do in live environments.
Build a Defender Skillset
BTL1 develops practical capability across all core areas of cyber defense, giving you a wider skill base than courses focused only on SOC analysis. You'll gain experience in;
- Analyzing and responding to phishing attacks
- Performing forensics investigations to collect and analyze digital evidence
- Using a SIEM platform to investigate malicious activity
- Interpreting logs and network traffic to identify threats and malware
- Researching and profiling threat actors
- … And much more
Gain Skills Employers Trust
Over 10,000 students have used BTL1 to start or progress their careers in security operations, incident response, and digital forensics. The certification proves you have the operational skills to do the job, not just the theory.
Security Fundamentals
35 topics
3 quizzes
What You'll Learn
Lessons
- Introduction to Security Fundamentals
- Soft Skills
- Security Controls
- Networking 101
- Management Principles
- Active Directory
Skills You'll Gain
Phishing Analysis
Threat Intelligence
Digital Forensics
Security Information and Event Monitoring
Incident Response
BTL1 Exam Preparation







