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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


  • S

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • P

    Packt

    Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Windows Servers, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Web Servers, Active Directory, Digital Communications, Microsoft Servers, Network Infrastructure, Authentications, Server Administration, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Data Migration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Adobe

    Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Document Management, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Creative Design, Cloud Storage, Workflow Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Scalability

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Talent Management, Human Capital, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Administration, Project Design, Data Governance, Policy Development, Data Integration, Public Administration, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Program Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Security Testing, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Network Analysis, Web Applications, Test Tools

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

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

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Introduction and Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, User Accounts, User Provisioning, No-Code Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Application Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Cloud Technologies

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Incident Response and Cyber Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Event Monitoring, Endpoint Security, System Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Secure Coding, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing for Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Blogs, Content Marketing, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Marketing Analytics, Collaborative Software, Content Creation, Business Technologies, Business Marketing, Content Development and Management, Advertising Campaigns, Sales Prospecting, Social Media Content, Customer Relationship Building, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Foundations: Word, Excel & PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Microsoft Excel, Collaborative Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Data Management, Version Control, Editing, File Management, Data Sharing, Cloud Storage, Business, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner cybersecurity courses

  • Blender 3D for Beginners: Create a 3D Vaporwave Animation: Skillshare
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Soutien des TI de Google: Google
  • Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch: Packt
  • Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Packt
  • Salesforce Introduction and Setup: LearnKartS
  • Incident Response and Cyber Forensics: Edureka
  • Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems: Macquarie University

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