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.

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Application Security, Risk Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Economics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, User Accounts, Exploitation techniques
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, System Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Records Management, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Security Controls, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Information Assurance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Leadership, Technical Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, AI Security, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Secure Coding, Generative AI, Threat Modeling, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Security, Artificial Intelligence, Incident Response, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Encryption, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Professional Development, Active Listening, Communication, Grammar, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Cryptography
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months