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.

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Context Engineering, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Collaboration, Information Privacy, Productivity, Innovation, Organizational Skills, Business Technologies
★ 4.8 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (58) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Training, Health Disparities, Clinical Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, Model Evaluation, Health Technology, Health Policy, Decision Intelligence, AI Integrations, Data Analysis
★ 4.4 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, IT Security Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection, Asset Management
★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, DevOps, Security Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, User Story, Backlogs
★ 4.7 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk
★ 4.8 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Management, Business Communication, Editing
★ 4.2 (20) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development
★ 4.5 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Software, Software Installation, Virtual Machines
★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Workflow Management
★ 4.8 (32) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring
★ 4.8 (41) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks