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: 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

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

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
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

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

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

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

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

LearnQuest
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

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

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

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

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