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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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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Process Design, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Data Processing, Workflow Management, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Collection, Business Priorities, NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 191 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (191) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Fundamentals of Technology Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Sales Presentation, Technical Sales, Sales, Sales Development, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Solution Sales Engineering, Prospecting and Qualification, Emerging Technologies, Needs Assessment, Negotiation, Proposal Development, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity

    4.7 stars, 162 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (162) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 119 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

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    Imperial College London

    Getting started with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Computer Programming, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Persistence

    4.9 stars, 582 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (582) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    Ethical Hacking Capstone Project: Breach, Response, AI

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, AI Security, Data Persistence, Incident Management, Technical Communication, Risk Analysis

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Devops Tools, IT Automation, YAML, Linux Servers, Automation, System Configuration, Software Configuration Management, Configuration Management

    4.7 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (95) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 685 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (685) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Practice Project & Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Scenario Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Problem Solving, Simulations

    4.7 stars, 66 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Application, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, SQL, Application Security, Security Controls, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Exploitation techniques, Encryption

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cost Reduction, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cost Management, Network Infrastructure, Budget Management, Database Management, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Financial Management, Network Security, Vendor Management, Resource Management, Customer Support, Configuration Management

    4.4 stars, 136 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (136) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy

    4.4 stars, 172 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (172) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Technology Sales: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera
  • Getting started with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
  • Ethical Hacking Capstone Project: Breach, Response, AI: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Ansible: Red Hat
  • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University
  • Ethical Hacking Practice Project & Questions: LearnKartS
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM

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