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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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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

    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 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 58 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • S

    SkillUp

    Foundations of AI in Healthcare

    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 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Security Fundamentals

    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 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002

    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 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevSecOps

    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 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Security Management and Governance

    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 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook +

    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 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (20) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development

    4.5 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations and HTML Injection

    Skills you'll gain: Security Software, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure

    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 stars, 32 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (32) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Investigation

    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 stars, 41 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Mixed · 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

  • Prompt Engineering Fundamentals: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings: Coursera
  • Foundations of AI in Healthcare: SkillUp
  • Generative AI for Security Fundamentals: Edureka
  • Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002: Packt
  • Cyber Security: DevSecOps: Macquarie University
  • Security Management and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook +: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Learn Python: 1: Scrimba
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations and HTML Injection: Packt

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