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.

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Laboratory Reports, Technical Writing, Version Control, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Compliance Management, Governance, Risk Management, Risk Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Public Cloud, Network Security, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Data Centers, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Fraud detection, AI Personalization, Financial Regulation, Predictive Analytics, Financial Services, Personalized Service, Financial Forecasting, Financial Trading, Retail Banking, Financial Reporting, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Network Troubleshooting, Customer Relationship Building, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Cybersecurity, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Service Improvement, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, Customer experience improvement, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, Lifelong Learning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Threat Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Regional Sales, Sales Presentation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Mobile Security, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Investigation, Cyber Attacks, File Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Fraud detection, Mobile Development, Cybersecurity, Applied Machine Learning, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Policies, Apple iOS, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months