Beginner cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security basics, threat detection, risk management, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in vulnerability assessment, secure coding practices, and understanding security policies. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software, showing how these tools are applied to protect systems and data from cyber threats.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Risk Analysis, Computer Security Incident Management, Metasploit, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Authentications, Security Testing, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Management, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Video Editing, Collaborative Software, Post-Production, Image Analysis, Videography, Color Theory, Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Editing, Aesthetics, Fine-tuning, Cloud-Based Integration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Responsible AI, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Software Quality Assurance, Project Coordination, Continuous Improvement Process, Coordination, Workflow Management, Model Evaluation, AI Integrations, Test Case, AI Enablement, Verification And Validation, Scrum (Software Development), Automation, Generative AI, Agile Product Development, Dashboard
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Command-Line Interface
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, Logo Design, Cinematography, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Typography, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, File Management, Color Theory
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Campus BBVA
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Security, Email Security, Asset Protection, Mobile Security, Endpoint Security, Business Process, Data Loss Prevention, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Language Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Object Oriented Design, Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Computer Programming, Web Development, Authorization (Computing), Database Development, Restful API, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Debugging, Programming Principles, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, AI Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Malware Protection, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Hardening, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Memory Management, Data Persistence, Computer Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Cybersecurity, Communication Strategies, Communication, Professional Development, Penetration Testing, Personal Attributes, Stress Management, Branding, Adaptability, Collaboration, Negotiation, Digital Forensics
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months