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: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Security Controls, Cryptography, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Cloud Services, Exploitation techniques, General Networking, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Security Awareness, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Malware Protection, Cryptography, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy, Human Factors (Security), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Threat Management, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Encryption, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Cyber Security Policies, Agile Product Development, Data Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Security, Agile Methodology, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, TCP/IP, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Incident Response, Information Technology Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Security Strategy, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Incident Response, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, AI Security, Cryptography, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Security Management, Data Security, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Risk Management, Remote Access Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months