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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Database Software, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Import/Export, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, SQL, Cyber Attacks, Command-Line Interface

    4.8 stars, 21 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    IT & Cloud Audit Masterclass – Fundamentals to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Cloud Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cloud Security, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    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, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Prioritization, Meeting Facilitation

    4.1 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    SQL Bootcamp - From Zero to Job-Ready

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Building Basic AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Make.com, Agentic Workflows, ChatGPT, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Creativity, Machine Learning, Content Management, Digital Marketing

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Secure Coding, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Introduction and Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, User Accounts, User Provisioning, No-Code Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Application Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Cloud Technologies

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix Shell, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Unix Commands, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Scripting, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Process Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Version Control, Microsoft Power Platform, Intranet, Automation

    4.5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Vulnerability Assessments, Network Performance Management, Vulnerability Scanning, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Switches, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Architecture, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Tidy Messy Data using tidyr in R

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

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Distributed Computing

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner cybersecurity courses

  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • IT & Cloud Audit Masterclass – Fundamentals to Advanced: Packt
  • Product Management Cert: Agile, Scrum & Product Owner: Packt
  • SQL Bootcamp - From Zero to Job-Ready: Packt
  • Building Basic AI Agents: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems: Macquarie University
  • Salesforce Introduction and Setup: LearnKartS
  • Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting: Packt
  • Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate: Coursera
  • Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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