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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

    Cisco CCT Routing and Switching (100-490)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, Command-Line Interface, iOS Development, Operating Systems, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Shell Scripting: Build, Automate & Troubleshoot

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, File I/O, Programming Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Data Sharing, Grant Applications, Data Storage, Data Management, Health Policy, Technical Writing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    H2O.ai

    H2O Hydrogen Torch Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Django with MySQL: Build & Deploy Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Authentications, Software Testing, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Debugging, Object-Relational Mapping, MySQL, Test Case, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Applications, Software Documentation, Test Automation, File Management, Model View Controller, Virtual Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CCNP and CCIE Security Core SCOR 350-701(Exam Blueprint 1.1)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Malware Protection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Design and Build Websites with HTML & CSS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Creative Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), Web Development, Usability, Information Architecture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Software-Defined (SD) Branch

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Enterprise Architecture, Network Performance Management, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Compliance Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Compliance Auditing, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Records Management, Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Data Security, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Complete SAS Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, SQL, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Excel Macros, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Software Installation, Data Cleansing, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Penetration Testing with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Scripting, Android (Operating System), Human Factors (Security), Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, User Accounts, Linux Commands, Network Monitoring, Linux, Systems Administration, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Unix, Ubuntu, Unix Commands, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, File Management, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cisco CCT Routing and Switching (100-490): Packt
  • Linux Shell Scripting: Build, Automate & Troubleshoot: EDUCBA
  • Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • H2O Hydrogen Torch Starter Course: H2O.ai
  • Django with MySQL: Build & Deploy Web Apps: EDUCBA
  • CCNP and CCIE Security Core SCOR 350-701(Exam Blueprint 1.1): Pearson
  • Design and Build Websites with HTML & CSS Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Software-Defined (SD) Branch: LearnQuest
  • Microsoft Compliance Solutions Capabilities: Whizlabs
  • Complete SAS Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja: Packt

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