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.

Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Report Writing, Case Studies, Business Writing, Market Data, Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Concision, Proofreading, Financial Statements, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Analytics, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Data Science, Strategic Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Storytelling, Creativity, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Incident Response, End User Training and Support, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Security Engineering, Internet Of Things, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Requirements Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
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

Skills you'll gain: Performance marketing, Google Ads, Media Buying, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Campaign Management, Paid media, AI Personalization, Automation, Content Creation, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Web Frameworks, Server Side, Application Servers, Web Applications, Web Servers, Restful API, JSON, Middleware, API Design, Real Time Data, Routing Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Simulations, Debugging, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Malware Protection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, User Accounts, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Cyber Risk, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks