Amid easing COVID-19 lockdown measures, exam and training centers are opening up. As Thiago Earp from Firebrand Training explains, it will soon resume training at its dedicated facility, starting with courses for the (ISC)² CISSP certification.

Training and examinations have been impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. Understandably, classrooms and testing centers have had to pause around the world as part of efforts to combat the virus. In the UK, lockdown restrictions are easing and allowing a multitude of businesses and services to resume physical operations. Lockdown easing is allowing testing and training to return, albeit with some changes to support social distancing.

Starting on Monday, June 22, we will reopen our UK training center at Wyboston Lakes , welcoming back students for on-premise training and examinations, with our first course being for the (ISC)² CISSP certification.

These courses will, for the time being, be delivered in a hybrid format, meaning learners can choose to attend on-premises, dial-in via our OIL (Online Instructor-Led) virtual classrooms, or some combination of both. Learners don’t have to sit classes at the training center if they don’t feel comfortable yet.

Everyone is eager to go back to “normal”, but it’s paramount that it happens safely. That means respecting and adhering to government regulations, as well as addressing our learners’ concerns. We’d like to reassure you that we’re taking every possible step to ensure that the reopening process and operation of on-premise courses is as safe as possible.

Wyboston Lakes has hosted training and overnight guests throughout the lockdown, as it has served as a base for key workers to attend their own training. As a result of this, there are already strong social distancing and hygiene practices in place onsite.

On top of this, we are implementing a wide variety of safety measures to protect our learners and staff during this process including:

• Hand sanitizer points at all entrances and in all classrooms
• Deep cleaning of facilities before every course starts
• All staff and students must always practice social distancing, by standing at least two meters away from other people
• Signage and floor stickers will be used to ensure social distancing is maintained
• Screen guards at all reception areas
• A one-way system will be in place across the site
• Student entry, exit and break times will be staggered
• Bedroom check-in and check-out will be contact-free

Firebrand’s approach aligns to government advice on safe workplaces. We will continue to monitor government advice – which may become more or less restrictive – and react accordingly.

We’re doing our very best to offer our (ISC)² learners the broadest possible choice when it comes to learning experiences, and that includes on-premise classes as well as online instructor-led .

Whether in person or online, we look forward to seeing you soon.

For more information about upcoming (ISC)² courses, please contact Firebrand here .