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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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    Board Infinity

    Hootsuite for Beginners: Hands-On Social Media Management

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Brand Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Brand Management, Performance Analysis, Instagram

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, DevSecOps, Risk Management, OAuth, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    2026 AI And ChatGPT At Work: Productive AI Use For Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Presentations, Generative AI, AI Personalization, AI Workflows, Multimedia, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity Software, Content Creation, Brainstorming, Proofreading

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Energy and Utilities, Technology Strategies, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Biotechnology, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Commercialization, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Security Operations Center (SOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Workflow Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Performance Measurement, Automation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    TMMi Foundation Certification Prep Course

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Technology Roadmaps, Quality Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Gap Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Design & Draft Architectural Plans Using AutoCAD

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Conceptual Design, Construction Estimating, Functional Design, Spatial Analysis, Technical Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Cost Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, OS Process Management, Automation, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Voice AI: Introduction to Building Voice Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, User Experience Design, Business Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Integration, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    IRBIZ: Incident Response for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Federal Information Security Management Act, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Computer Security, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Network Security, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Secure AI: Red-Teaming & Safety Filters

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, LLM Application, Cyber Security Assessment, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Prompt Engineering, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Strategy, AI Personalization, Scenario Testing, System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Hootsuite for Beginners: Hands-On Social Media Management: Board Infinity
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
  • 2026 AI And ChatGPT At Work: Productive AI Use For Beginners: Alex Genadinik
  • Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Security Operations Center (SOC): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • TMMi Foundation Certification Prep Course: Coursera
  • Design & Draft Architectural Plans Using AutoCAD: EDUCBA
  • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
  • Voice AI: Introduction to Building Voice Applications: Coursera
  • IRBIZ: Incident Response for Business Professionals: CertNexus

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