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.

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Telecommunications, Network Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Governance, Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Governance, NIST 800-53, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Security Management, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Program Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Governance, Dashboard, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, ISO/IEC 27001, Training Programs, Performance Reporting, Management Reporting, NIST 800-53, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Structure, Workforce Development, Security Management, Job Analysis, Professional Networking, Succession Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Systems, Encryption, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Business Software, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Sharing, Legal Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Import/Export, Incident Management, Case Law
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Transportation Operations, Mobile Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Computer Security Incident Management, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, AI Personalization, Team Performance Management, AI Workflows, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Discussion Facilitation, Performance Analysis, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Insurance, Risk Management, Financial Accounting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Android Development, Application Development, Programming Principles, Program Development, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Malware Protection, Public Safety and National Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months