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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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    Meta

    Meta Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Database Administration, Unit Testing, MySQL, Web Development, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Secure AI Systems Across Lifecycle Stages

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Model Deployment, Data Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Lifecycle Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Threat Hunting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Splunk, Threat Detection, Jupyter, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Pandas (Python Package), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unsupervised Learning, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Performance Tuning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Incident Response for Windows

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Microsoft Windows, Exploitation techniques, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Query Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Security Management, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, LangChain, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, Creativity, Application Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Address

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration, Scripting, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux, Scripting Languages, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    CFR: Incident Analysis, Response, and Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Information Systems Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Network Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    CFR: Reconnaissance, Attack, and Post-Attack Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Mobile Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Persistence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
  • Secure AI Systems Across Lifecycle Stages: Coursera
  • Threat Hunting Techniques: Starweaver
  • Advanced Learning Algorithms: DeepLearning.AI
  • Incident Response for Windows: Packt
  • Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response: Google
  • Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002: Packt
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Address: CertNexus
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo

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