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.

Macquarie University
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 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, Change Control, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Configuration Management, System Monitoring, System Implementation, Cyber Security Assessment, Document Management, Information Privacy
★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
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

Coursera
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 (10) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Writing and Editing, Writing, AI literacy, Communication, Organizational Structure, Artificial Intelligence, Target Audience, Generative AI, Self-Awareness
★ 2.3 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Talent Management, Human Capital, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Administration, Project Design, Data Governance, Policy Development, Data Integration, Public Administration, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Program Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance
★ 4.9 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Code Review, Dependency Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Content Development and Management, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, AI Integrations, Document Management, Business
Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Development, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Training, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Sales Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Automation
★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Labor Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Information Management, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Court Systems, Incident Response, Legal Strategy, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Safety Standards, Cybersecurity, Accident Prevention, Safety and Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Issue, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Continuous Monitoring, General Medicine, Spatial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Physics, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months