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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

    Fundamentals of Secure Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Skillshare

    Notion for Beginners: Master the Core Features

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, No-Code Development, Organizational Skills, Content Management, Document Management, Productivity, File Management, Collaboration, User Accounts, Databases

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, Query Languages, Application Performance Management, Cloud Management, Continuous Monitoring, Real Time Data, Interactive Data Visualization, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Resource Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    LearnQuest

    LCFA Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Display Devices, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Developing AI Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Generative AI, Education and Training, Data Science

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    3D Design in Blender: Learn, Create & Build

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, File Management, UI Components, Design Software, User Interface (UI), Software Installation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Development, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Skillshare

    Mastering Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Firefly, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Layout Design, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, 3D Modeling, Typography, AI Workflows, Color Theory, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Integração e Cibersegurança entre os Sistemas de Informação

    Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, DevOps, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Web Services, Information Technology, Software As A Service, Microservices, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Medical Privacy, Oral Hygiene, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Secure Software: Packt
  • Notion for Beginners: Master the Core Features: Skillshare
  • Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt
  • LCFA Exam Preparation: LearnQuest
  • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • 3D Design in Blender: Learn, Create & Build: EDUCBA
  • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera
  • Mastering Adobe Photoshop: Skillshare

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