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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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    Packt

    Modelling Threats - Strategies in Threat Modelling

    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

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Developing AI Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Generative AI, Education and Training, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Applied Python: Web Dev, Machine Learning & Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Server Side, Web Development, Regression Analysis, Apache, Web Services, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Web Applications, Key Management, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Cryptography, Relational Databases, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Product Management Cert: Agile, Scrum & Product Owner

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Management, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Product Requirements, User Story, Prioritization, Stakeholder Communications

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Introduction and Setup

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, No-Code Development, Application Design, Data Structures, User Interface (UI)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) v2

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Malware Protection, Security Management, Threat Management, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Network Security, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Managing IoT Security in Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Solutions, Systems Architecture, Cryptography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Tidy Messy Data using tidyr in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Cleansing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Management, Pivot Tables And Charts

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    IT Risk Assessment Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Continuity, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Business Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Practical Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Application Management, Cyber Attacks, Emerging Technologies, Financial Trading, Digital Assets, Cyber Security Assessment, FinTech, Transaction Processing, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAE Institute México

    Ciberseguridad para PYMES

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Incident Management, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Software, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Firewall, Malware Protection, Patch Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Modelling Threats - Strategies in Threat Modelling: Packt
  • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Applied Python: Web Dev, Machine Learning & Cryptography: EDUCBA
  • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Product Management Cert: Agile, Scrum & Product Owner: Packt
  • Salesforce Introduction and Setup: LearnKartS
  • Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) v2: Packt
  • Managing IoT Security in Networks: LearnQuest
  • Tidy Messy Data using tidyr in R: Coursera
  • IT Risk Assessment Practices: Packt

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