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: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Management, Security Architecture Review, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, AI Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Operations, Exploit development, Incident Response, AI literacy, Zero Trust Network Access
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Encryption, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Security Architecture Review, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Application Programming Interface (API)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Threat Management, Network Analysis, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Management, DevSecOps, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Safety Culture, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Threat Detection, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Crisis Management, Human Factors (Security), Policy Development, Employee Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks