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.

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

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Cryptography, Relational Databases, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, No-Code Development, Application Design, Data Structures, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

LearnQuest
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

Coursera
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
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

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

SAE Institute México
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