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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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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Cybersecurity Metrics, Vendors & Risks

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Budget Management, Cyber Governance, Vendor Management, Leadership Development, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Operational Efficiency

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Cybersecurity Teams, Influence & Legacy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Business Strategies, Technical Consulting, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Recommender Systems Complete Course Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    GitHub Actions Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Development Environment, Docker (Software), Automation, YAML, Application Security, Node.JS

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    The Complete jQuery Course - Beginner to Professional

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Ajax, Javascript and jQuery, JSON, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Game Design, Data Validation, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    SEO Masterclass: Beginner To Advanced Including AI SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Google Analytics, Google Gemini, Search Engine Marketing, Web Content, Anthropic Claude, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Web Analytics, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Planning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Beginner Affiliate Marketing: Start Earning On Day 1

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Product Promotion, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, WordPress, Copywriting, Target Audience

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, Firewall, AI Security, Endpoint Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Authentications, Threat Detection, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Data Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Systems Analysis, Automation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity Metrics, Vendors & Risks: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Cybersecurity Teams, Influence & Legacy: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Recommender Systems Complete Course Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • GitHub Actions Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • The Complete jQuery Course - Beginner to Professional: Packt
  • SEO Masterclass: Beginner To Advanced Including AI SEO: Alex Genadinik
  • Beginner Affiliate Marketing: Start Earning On Day 1: Alex Genadinik
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation: Palo Alto Networks
  • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
  • Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters: Kennesaw State University

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