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Beginner Cybersecurity Courses

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.


Popular Beginner Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Getting Started with Flutter & Dart

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Stages of Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Information Systems Security, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Security Controls, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Calendar Management, Project Controls, Excel Macros, Project Performance, Resource Management, Timelines, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Capacity Management, Dependency Analysis, Consolidation

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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Atlassian

    Introduction to Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Issue Tracking, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Prioritization

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Google Analytics for Beginners: Marketing Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Analysis, E-Commerce, Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting, Marketing Effectiveness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    KodeKloud

    Ansible for the Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, YAML, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, Shell Script, Configuration Management, Virtual Machines

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Web Analytics, Automation

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Certificado: Google Cloud Digital Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Real Time Data, Digital Transformation, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Looker (Software), Public Cloud, Business Intelligence, Cost Management, Data Strategy, Data Transformation, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Scenario Testing, Technical Communication, Simulations

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Brute-force attacks, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Import/Export, MySQL, Encryption, Mobile Security, Linux, Linux Administration

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner cybersecurity courses

  • Getting Started with Flutter & Dart: Packt
  • Stages of Incident Response: Infosec
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced: Packt
  • Introduction to Jira: Atlassian
  • Google Analytics for Beginners: Marketing Essentials: Coursera
  • Ansible for the Absolute Beginners: KodeKloud
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
  • Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI: Coursera
  • Certificado: Google Cloud Digital Leader: Google Cloud

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