In an era where cybersecurity risks are at an all-time high, choosing the right training provider is a decision that carries serious weight.
That’s why we’re proud to announce that we are now officially registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) — and why it’s great news not just for us, but for you too.
What Is the UKRLP?
The UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) is a nationally recognised database operated by the UK government.
Its purpose is simple: to verify and maintain a record of legitimate training and education organisations across the UK.
When an organisation is registered with the UKRLP, it’s issued a unique UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN), which is used by government bodies, funding agencies, employers, and learners to check that the provider is genuine, compliant, and recognised.
Being registered doesn’t automatically mean a training provider receives government funding — but it does mean they’ve cleared a key eligibility hurdle that opens the door to formal partnerships, tenders, funding opportunities, and official collaborations.
In short, registration with the UKRLP is about credibility, transparency, and accountability.
And today, when cybersecurity training is flooded with cheap courses, faceless providers, and “too good to be true” claims, that credibility matters more than ever.
Why Our UKRLP Registration Benefits You
At first glance, you might think this is just good news for us — but actually, the biggest impact is on you, our customers.
Here’s how:
✅ Trusted Verification
Choosing a training partner isn’t just about ticking a compliance box. It’s about trusting that the organisation you’re working with is credible, responsible, and recognised.
Our UKRLP registration acts as third-party verification — a clear signal that we meet national standards and are listed alongside legitimate education providers across the UK. That means you can trust that you’re working with a recognised organisation, not a pop-up business or unvetted training outfit.
✅ Faster and Easier Procurement
If your business has supplier due diligence or procurement processes, our registration simplifies things. You can reference our UKPRN directly to verify our legitimacy, making your internal sign-off faster, cleaner, and more compliant.
✅ Opens the Door to Future Funding Opportunities
Registration with the UKRLP makes us eligible to apply for government-backed initiatives and funded training programmes as they emerge.
If future grants, frameworks, or funded cybersecurity schemes become available, our registration ensures that we are ready to deliver these directly to you — bringing down the cost of training and giving you access to wider opportunities for your team.
✅ Confidence for Your Leadership and Stakeholders
Choosing a cybersecurity training provider isn’t just about making a smart investment — it’s also about managing risk.
Working with a UKRLP-registered provider helps you demonstrate to your leadership team, investors, regulators, and customers that you take cybersecurity — and due diligence — seriously. It shows you’re investing in genuine, validated training that strengthens your security posture from the inside out.
✅ A Partnership Built on Real Accountability
Ultimately, it’s about confidence. Our UKRLP registration means we’re accountable — not just to you, but to national standards and expectations. It raises the bar for us, which means a better, safer, stronger experience for you.
Why UKRLP Registration Matters for Us Too
While the biggest advantage is to you, there’s no doubt that becoming UKRLP registered is also an important milestone for us as a growing cybersecurity training provider.
🔵 It Sets Us Apart in a Crowded Market
We believe the cybersecurity training industry needs more transparency.
Too often, businesses are targeted by training providers offering bargain-basement pricing with little substance or support. By becoming UKRLP registered, we’re making it clear: we operate to national standards, and we are serious about quality, professionalism, and long-term relationships — not quick sales.
🔵 It Positions Us for Bigger Partnerships
UKRLP registration positions us to collaborate with public sector bodies, private sector partners, and larger organisations that require official verification as part of their supplier onboarding.
It strengthens our eligibility for funded frameworks, government tenders, and national skills initiatives — helping us grow sustainably and offer even more value to you.
🔵 It Aligns with Our Values and Vision
We didn’t register with the UKRLP because we “had to” — we chose to.
Because we believe cybersecurity training should be credible, trustworthy, and accessible.
Because we believe businesses of all sizes deserve access to practical, real-world training delivered by verified professionals.
Because we believe the future of cybersecurity isn’t just about technology — it’s about people, education, and trust.
Registering with the UKRLP is a natural next step in our commitment to those values.
🔵 It Futureproofs Our Business — and Yours
The world of cybersecurity isn’t standing still. New regulations, compliance requirements, and threats are emerging all the time.
By strengthening our credibility today, we’re preparing to serve you even better tomorrow — keeping pace with evolving standards and helping your business stay resilient in a fast-changing landscape.
In Short:
Becoming a UKRLP registered training provider is a win for us — but more importantly, it’s a win for you.
It gives you:
🔹 More trust
🔹 More protection
🔹 More opportunity
🔹 And more certainty that you’re working with a partner who’s in it for the long haul.
As we grow and take on bigger opportunities, everything we do is anchored in the same mission:
To make cybersecurity training human, practical, trusted, and futureproof.
If you’d like to find out more about how we can support your team’s cybersecurity resilience, or explore tailored training solutions for your business, get in touch today.
Director of Training and Development, Cyber Rebels.
Andy Longhurst is the founder of Cyber Rebels and a cybersecurity practitioner and educator focused on how risk actually shows up in real organisations. His work sits at the intersection of digital safety, education, and practical risk management — helping teams understand not just what policies say, but what happens in the moments where decisions are made under pressure.
With a background spanning adult education, web development, and technical consultancy, Andy specialises in translating complex security concepts into clear, usable understanding. Rather than focusing solely on tools or compliance frameworks, his approach centres on human behaviour, judgement, and the systems that shape everyday choices.
He delivers live, interactive cyber awareness training for organisations of all sizes, from small businesses and education providers to public-sector teams and larger organisations operating in complex risk environments.
Outside of delivery, Andy spends his time analysing emerging attack patterns, refining training design, and exploring how organisations can build resilience that holds up in the real world — usually with a strategically sized cup of tea close to hand.
