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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

    CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Information Technology Operations, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Security Management, Technical Support and Services, Information Systems Security, File Management, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Version Control Essentials: Coding with Git & GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Software Versioning, Release Management, Open Source Technology, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Code Review, File Management, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Getting Technical with the Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Unity Android — Build a 3D ZigZag Racing Game with C#

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Game Design, 3D Assets, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Software Installation, Animations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Mobile Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Encryption, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Data Governance, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    HTML5 Canvas Graphics and Animations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Master of Science in Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Cryptography, Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Strategy, ISO/IEC 27001, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Data Collection, Data Analysis

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Packt

    The Complete Carbon Programming Course

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud 資料分析簡介

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Analytics, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Relational Databases, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    AI 时代安全性简介

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Security Strategy, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, Risking, Enterprise Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202): Packt
  • Version Control Essentials: Coding with Git & GitHub: Packt
  • Getting Technical with the Terminal: Packt
  • Unity Android — Build a 3D ZigZag Racing Game with C#: Packt
  • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • HTML5 Canvas Graphics and Animations: Packt
  • Master of Science in Cyber Security: University of London
  • The Complete Carbon Programming Course: Packt

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