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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


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll Administration, Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Compliance Reporting, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits

    4.9 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCNA (200-301)

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Routers, Network Routing, General Networking, Network Architecture, Ansible, Virtual Networking, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Security Awareness, Network Engineering, IT Automation, Network Troubleshooting

    4.5 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (47) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Build your First Report

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data Cleansing, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling

    4.5 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (175) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Data Integrity, Security Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Enterprise Application Management

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Operating Systems, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Mac OS

    4.6 stars, 100 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (100) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Network Security, AI Integrations, DevOps, Cybersecurity, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture

    4.7 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (42) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security, Web Applications

    4 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Application Development

    4.7 stars, 128 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (128) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiAnalyzer Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Systems Administration, Threat Detection, Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Network Troubleshooting, Multi-Factor Authentication, Configuration Management, Data Management

    4.1 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cryptography and Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems

    4.5 stars, 551 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (551) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner cybersecurity courses

  • Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Cisco CCNA (200-301): Packt
  • Power BI for Beginners: Build your First Report: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security: Macquarie University
  • CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004): Packt
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Cyber Security: DevOps: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London

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