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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
  • 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
  • A

    Atlassian

    Introduction to Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Issue Tracking, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Administration

    4.5 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Training, Computer Science, Diversity Programs, digital literacy, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Clinical Research Ethics

    4.5 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (63) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Regional Sales, Sales

    4.7 stars, 106 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (106) · 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
  • G

    Google

    Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management, Linux, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Package and Software Management

    4.8 stars, 591 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (591) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 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, Cyber Operations, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security

    4 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    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

    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Attacks, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Risk

    4.8 stars, 389 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (389) · Beginner · 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)
  • Ethical Hacking Capstone Project: Breach, Response, AI: IBM
  • Introduction to Jira: Atlassian
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create the User Interface in Android Studio: Meta
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
  • Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security: Macquarie University
  • Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من: Google
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University

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