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: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Malware Protection, Computer Security Incident Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Event Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Ajax, Javascript and jQuery, JSON, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, Video Game Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Program Development, Interaction Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, End User Training and Support, Human Factors, Behavioral Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Virtual Networking, Nginx, Software Installation, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Autoencoders, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Technology Solutions, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Technical Writing, Content Creation, Natural Language Processing, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Architecture Review, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Malware Protection, Email Security, AI Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Presence, Blogs, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Endpoint Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks