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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

    Data Science Foundations: NumPy, Pandas & Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Science, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Communication, Business Risk Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Dashboard, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Responsible AI, Maintainability, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Computer Programming Tools, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Generative AI, Programming Principles, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Architecture & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Event Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Handling Security Incidents Across Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Wireless Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Restful API, Apache Maven, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Gradle, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, API Design, Application Frameworks, Secure Coding, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Persistence, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Fundamentals: Apply Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming

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    Packt

    Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Threat Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of B2B Selling in Tech

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Value Propositions, B2B Sales, Technical Sales, Overcoming Objections, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales, Sales Strategy, Product Knowledge, Sales Presentation, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Research, Customer Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Effective Sales Pipeline Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Development, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Network Implementations and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Disaster Recovery, General Networking, Network Administration, Authentications, Network Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to create business cards using Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Layout Design, Adobe Photoshop, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Microsoft Windows, Graphic Design, File Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Science Foundations: NumPy, Pandas & Visualization: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders: Macquarie University
  • AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Security Architecture & Operations: Packt
  • Handling Security Incidents Across Domains: Packt
  • Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot: Packt
  • Python Fundamentals: Apply Data Structures: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling: Packt
  • Fundamentals of B2B Selling in Tech: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of Effective Sales Pipeline Management: Coursera

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