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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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    SkillUp

    Get Started with iOS App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Brute-force attacks, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Data Persistence, Debugging

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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, Query Languages, Application Performance Management, Cloud Management, Continuous Monitoring, Real Time Data, Interactive Data Visualization, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Resource Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Art of Doing Electronics for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Hardware Troubleshooting, Engineering Design Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Spring Boot Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Web Applications, Application Development, Restful API, Application Frameworks, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Authentications, User Interface (UI), Databases

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Advances in Manufacturing Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Process Optimization, Cloud Deployment, Process Improvement, Manufacturing and Production, Internet Of Things, Innovation, Workforce Development, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Blockchain, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Digital Transformation, Industrial Engineering, Change Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    3D Design in Blender: Learn, Create & Build

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, File Management, UI Components, Design Software, User Interface (UI), Software Installation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Systems Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Development, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, File Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Information System Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Information Systems Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Application Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Architecture, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Get Started with iOS App Development : SkillUp
  • Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques: Packt
  • Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt
  • The Art of Doing Electronics for Everyone: Packt
  • Spring Boot Foundations: Packt
  • Advances in Manufacturing Technology: Board Infinity
  • 3D Design in Blender: Learn, Create & Build: EDUCBA
  • Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials: Infosec
  • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera

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