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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Lead Generation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Marketing, Data Storytelling, Strategic Marketing, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, AI Personalization, Data Analysis, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Automation, Revenue Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Design, Computer Programming, Design, Python Programming, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Generative AI, Cyber Security Policies, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Email Security, Data Security, Safety and Security, Data Ethics, Cloud Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance, Prompt Engineering, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Data Entry, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing, Financial Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Import/Export, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Sales Presentation, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Automation, Drive Engagement, Case Studies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Application Security, Embedded Systems, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Internet Of Things, Application Deployment, Systems Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Systems Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Development Environment, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Strategies, Software Architecture, Functional Testing, Software Testing, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Linear Algebra, Critical Thinking, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Geographic Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months