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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


  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Transactions

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Intellectual Property, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Contract Negotiation, Cloud Security, Vendor Contracts, Cyber Risk, Contract Review, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Data Security, Data Governance, Negotiation, Regulatory Requirements, Cybersecurity

    4.9 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Computing Architecture, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Contract Negotiation, Cybersecurity

    4.9 stars, 188 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (188) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How To Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Video Editing

    4.6 stars, 313 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (313) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    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 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Services, IT Management, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, IT Infrastructure, Data Security, Technical Management, Information Systems, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Transformation, Blockchain

    4.8 stars, 518 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (518) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google サイバーセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Incident Management, Threat Management, Data Security, Security Management, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 240 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (240) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Typography, Creativity

    2.8 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 2.8 (40) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Performance Improvement, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Managed Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Accident Prevention, Healthcare Project Management, Risk Management, Health Policy, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Strategic Leadership

    4.7 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, TCP/IP, Software As A Service, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Servers, Hybrid Cloud Computing, General Networking, Infrastructure Architecture, Private Cloud

    4.4 stars, 80 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Create the User Interface in Android Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Mobile Development, Kotlin, User Interface (UI), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Cross Platform Development, Event-Driven Programming, Animations, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.6 stars, 156 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (156) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Digital Intelligence for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Research, Content Creation, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Productivity, Digital Communications, Personal Care, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 155 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

  • Cloud Computing Law: Transactions: Queen Mary University of London
  • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London
  • How To Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft Powerpoint: Coursera
  • Google Data-Driven Decision Making: Google
  • IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends: University of Minnesota
  • Google サイバーセキュリティ: Google
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Pearson
  • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop: Coursera
  • Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cloud Fundamentals: LearnKartS

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