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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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    STARWEAVER

    Business Process Outsourcing Strategies in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Hospitality Services, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Performance Measurement, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Hotel Operations, Process Optimization, Creative Problem-Solving, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Risk Mitigation, Communication Strategies

    5 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Macquarie University

    Machine Learning for Cyber Threat & Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, AI Security, Network Security, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Security Management, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Analytical Skills

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Total Seminars

    CompTIA PenTest+

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Brute-force attacks, Security Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Test Planning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Analysis, OSI Models, Linux, Web Applications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Incident Response and Threat Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Digital Forensics, System Monitoring, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Soutien des TI de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Package and Software Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Desktop Support, Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware

    4.7 stars, 141 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (141) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnQuest

    Assessing and Managing Secure IoT Applications and Devices

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

    4.5 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Database Software, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Import/Export, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, SQL, Cyber Attacks, Command-Line Interface

    4.8 stars, 21 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Model, Networking Hardware

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    Skillshare

    Blender 3D for Beginners: Create a 3D Vaporwave Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Post-Production, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Motion Graphics, File Management, Graphics Software, Video Production

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Skillshare

    Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Retouching & AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Firefly, Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI, Editing, AI Workflows, Post-Production, Graphics Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Governance, Risk, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Mitigation, Cloud Security, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Vendor Management, Supplier Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Vibe Coding with Lovable: From Idea to App

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Application Development, Application Design, No-Code Development, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Product Development, Design and Product, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Development, Marketing Design, Product Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Business Marketing, Digital Marketing

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

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

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

  • Business Process Outsourcing Strategies in Hospitality: STARWEAVER
  • Machine Learning for Cyber Threat & Anomaly Detection: Macquarie University
  • CompTIA PenTest+: Total Seminars
  • Incident Response and Threat Mitigation: Edureka
  • Soutien des TI de Google: Google
  • Assessing and Managing Secure IoT Applications and Devices: LearnQuest
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Blender 3D for Beginners: Create a 3D Vaporwave Animation: Skillshare
  • Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Retouching & AI Tools: Skillshare

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