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.

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Document Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Automation, Robotics, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Emerging Technologies
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Investigation, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, File Systems, Malware Protection, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Analysis, Encryption, Debugging, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Governance, Business Continuity, Application Security, Information Management, Risk Appetite, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, IT Management, Information Assurance, Test Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Atlassian
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Team Oriented, Intranet, Databases, Calendar Management, Content Management, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Application Security, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, Cryptography, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Hardening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, LLM Application, Content Creation, Marketing Operations, AI Enablement, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Innovation, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Border Gateway Protocol, Firewall, Proxy Servers, Encryption, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months