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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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    Adobe

    Adobe Photoshop Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photo Editing, Generative AI, Image Quality, Generative AI Agents, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, File Management, Design, Creative Thinking, Color Theory, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Artificial Intelligence with Python: Foundations to Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Supervised Learning, NumPy, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Python Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analysis

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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    IT & Cloud Audit Masterclass – Fundamentals to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Responsible AI, API Testing, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    GRC Fundamentals - Learn Governance, Risk, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Import/Export, Patch Management, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Data Migration, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, User Accounts, System Configuration, SQL, Virtual Environment, Disaster Recovery

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Process Forms with AI Model in Power Automate

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Workflow Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Automation, Applicant Tracking Systems, Test Tools, Process Improvement, Microsoft 365

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Assessing and Managing Secure IoT Applications and Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Solutions

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Patient-Centered Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Engineering: Pipelines, ETL, Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, Apache Hive, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Strategic Decision-Making, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Analysis, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner cybersecurity courses

  • Adobe Photoshop Foundations: Adobe
  • Artificial Intelligence with Python: Foundations to Projects: EDUCBA
  • IT & Cloud Audit Masterclass – Fundamentals to Advanced: Packt
  • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec
  • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110) : Packt
  • GRC Fundamentals - Learn Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Packt
  • Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero: Packt
  • Process Forms with AI Model in Power Automate: Coursera
  • Assessing and Managing Secure IoT Applications and Devices: LearnQuest
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder

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