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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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    Skillshare

    The 10-Second Filmmaker: Storytelling 10 Seconds at a Time

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Editing, Creativity, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, DeepSeek: Marketing Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Marketing, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Strategic Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Marketing, Persona Development, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Automation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytics, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Natural Language Processing, Personal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Marketing Analytics: Data Predictions and Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Market Research, Data Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Security at the Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Hardware Architecture, Security Engineering, Encryption, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Concepts in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, MySQL, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases

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    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Introduction to Detection and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Document Management, Cybersecurity, Technical Documentation, NIST 800-53

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Switches

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Software Architecture, Security Engineering, Software Design, Microsoft Azure, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Web Applications, Azure DevOps, Containerization, API Design, Software Engineering, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dependency Analysis, Git (Version Control System)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Wide Area Networks, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Cloud Security, Automation, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Incident Response and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, Threat Management, Risk Management, Security Strategy, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The 10-Second Filmmaker: Storytelling 10 Seconds at a Time: Skillshare
  • ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, DeepSeek: Marketing Tools: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Marketing Analytics: Data Predictions and Dashboards: Coursera
  • Security at the Edge: LearnQuest
  • Concepts in SQL: Coursera
  • Communication and Network Security: Packt
  • Introduction to Detection and Incident Response: Google
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Cyber Security: DevSecOps: Macquarie University

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