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.

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, AI Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Malware Protection, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Application Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Threat Management, Computer Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Interactive Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Flows, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Data Sharing, Design Reviews, Design Software, Version Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Productivity, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response, Containerization, Event Monitoring, Enterprise Security, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Systems Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Risk Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Risk Mitigation, Case Studies, Risk Management, Business Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cloud Deployment, IT Infrastructure, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, IT Automation, Code Reusability, Development Testing, Data Structures, Authentications, Data Security, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Data Sharing, Database Architecture and Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Integration, Management Reporting, Report Writing, IT Automation, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Grammar
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months