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.

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Strategic Prioritization, Compliance Reporting, Management Reporting, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Scalability, Software Architecture, CI/CD, API Gateway, Systems Architecture, Containerization, Software Design, Serverless Computing, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Kubernetes, Service Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Transaction Processing, Cloud Deployment, Data Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Assessment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, DevOps, Linux Commands, Data Storage, Development Environment, Virtual Networking, YAML, Network Planning And Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Routers, Network Routing, General Networking, Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Security Awareness, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Encryption, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Big Data, Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Storage, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, SQL, Data Warehousing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Public Key Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Verification And Validation, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Import/Export, Staff Management, Intranet, Microsoft 365, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, digital literacy, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, Web Design and Development, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Mobile Development, Semantic Web, Git (Version Control System)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Insurance, Risk Modeling, Compliance Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months