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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Sales Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), HTML and CSS, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), General Networking, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Generative AI, Security Strategy, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Security Architecture Review, Technical Communication, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Auditing, Stakeholder Management, Policy Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Responsible AI, Compliance Management, AI Security, Governance, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Performance Measurement, ISO/IEC 27001, Auditing, Internal Controls, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Gap Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Policy Development, Risk Control, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Auditing, Loss Prevention, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Financial Data, Investigation, Analytics, Specialized Accounting, Big Data, Accounting, Business Ethics, Data Mining, Accountability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Network Protocols, Electrical Substation, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Management, Network Infrastructure, Interoperability, Operations Support Systems, Wireless Networks, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Operational Analysis, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Market, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Derivatives, Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Risk Management, Social Skills, Business Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Business Process Modeling, Security Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Information Systems, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, Business Process Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, IT Management, Requirements Analysis, Incident Response, Business Process, Computer Security Incident Management, Database Management Systems, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Video Production, Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Writing, Social Media Analytics, Canva (Software), Facebook, Content Creation, Storytelling, Data-Driven Marketing, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Videography, Persona Development, Photography, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Content Strategy, ChatGPT
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Incident Response, Audit Planning, Incident Management, Security Management, Compliance Auditing, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Auditing, Security Controls, Audit Working Papers, Risk Management Framework, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Auditors Report, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Internal Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months