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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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    University of Colorado System

    Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems, Algorithms, Digital Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Security Controls, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Human Factors, Authentications, Data Integrity, Usability, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Digital Forensics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Management, Analysis, Information Management, Debugging, File Management, Business, Business Management, Design, File I/O

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Medical Software

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Software Quality Assurance, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Verification And Validation, Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Regulatory Compliance, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, User Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Data-Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Storytelling, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Data Infrastructure, Stakeholder Communications, Visual Design, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI Security, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Business Ethics, Data Governance, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Security Strategy

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning

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    297 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, IT Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Security, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Security Management, Computing Platforms, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Information Assurance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    642 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Practice Management, Management Training And Development, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Health Systems, Care Coordination, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Hospital Medicine, Financial Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Network Architecture: Google
  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM
  • Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
  • Google Data-Driven Decision Making: Google
  • Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI: Coursera
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft

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