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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Testing, DevOps, Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, Application Security, DevSecOps, Performance Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Selenium (Software), Cybersecurity, Mobile Development Tools, Waterfall Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Performance Management, Keyword Research, Lead Generation, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Metrics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development), Behavior-Driven Development, Performance Metric, Accountability, Team Oriented, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Data Structures
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Investigation, NIST 800-53, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Management, Supplier Quality Management, Service Level Agreement, Contract Compliance, Performance Measurement, Contract Accounting, Performance Review, Compliance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Management, Business Communication, Business Administration, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Project Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Prioritization, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Development, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Medical Assistance, Healthcare Ethics, Data Literacy, Power BI, Patient Coordination, Generative AI Agents, Epic EMR, Cybersecurity, Patient Flow, Medical Practice Management Software, Tensorflow, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Health Administration, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Kotlin, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Unit Testing, Gradle, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Wireframing, Prototyping
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months