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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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    Packt

    Master Microsoft Excel & 365 Apps: Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, Pivot Tables And Charts, Calendar Management, Excel Macros, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Collaborative Software, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Productivity Software, Email Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Collaboration, Presentations, Data Manipulation, Visual Basic (Programming Language)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Decision Making, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Nutritional Assessment, Pharmacology, Contraindication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Record Keeping, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Cloud Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Standards, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Threat Management

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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    React Developer Masterclass: From Beginner to Pro 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Middleware, React Redux, React.js, Code Reusability, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Responsive Web Design, Software Design, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), Frontend Integration, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Maintainability, Restful API, Frontend Performance, JavaScript Frameworks, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Generative Model Architectures, AI Integrations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Risking, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Awareness, Machine Learning, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    GenAI for Cybersecurity: Blue Team

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Scripting, Incident Management, Scripting Languages, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring, Automation, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Math for AI Beginner Part 2 : Vector Calulus

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Prompt Engineering, Exploitation techniques, Anomaly Detection, Large Language Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Incident Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Fundamentals of Gen AI Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Fraud detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, AI literacy, Threat Detection, AI Integrations, Incident Response, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Awareness, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Security Strategy, Incident Management, Security Controls, AI Workflows, LLM Application

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Azure Active Directory, Security Strategy, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Master Microsoft Excel & 365 Apps: Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things: Kennesaw State University
  • React Developer Masterclass: From Beginner to Pro 2026: Packt
  • Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals: Edureka
  • GenAI for Cybersecurity: Blue Team: LearnQuest
  • Math for AI Beginner Part 2 : Vector Calulus: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career: IBM

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