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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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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Linux, File Management, File Systems, File I/O, Systems Architecture, Computer Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Cybersécurité : comment sécuriser un site web

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Secure Coding, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Logistic Regression, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Generative AI, Forecasting, Descriptive Statistics, Power BI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Chronicle SIEM: Outcomes & Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Project Design, Customer Analysis, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Ideation, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Process Mapping, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Decentralized Application (DApp) Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Application Design, Web Development, Transaction Processing, User Interface (UI), Development Testing, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, HTML and CSS, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, Experience Design, Javascript, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Scalability, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Lead Scoring and Identification

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Lead Generation, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Sales Process, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Sales Enablement, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn the Art and Science of PCB Design with Eagle

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Software Installation, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Design Software, Technical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    ChatGPT for SOC Analyst - Master Cyber Security with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Avoiding AI Harm

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Social Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Model Evaluation, Social Impact, Informed Consent, Verification And Validation, Case Studies, Mitigation, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Text Mining for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Unstructured Data, Marketing, Trend Analysis, Brand Awareness, Target Audience, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master DCF Valuation: Analyze, Forecast, and Present

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Risk Modeling, Capital Budgeting, Equities, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Presentation, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Presentations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Model Evaluation, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Cybersécurité : comment sécuriser un site web: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques: Microsoft
  • Chronicle SIEM: Outcomes & Functions: Google Cloud
  • Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
  • Decentralized Application (DApp) Development: EDUCBA
  • GenAI for Lead Scoring and Identification: Coursera
  • Learn the Art and Science of PCB Design with Eagle: Packt
  • ChatGPT for SOC Analyst - Master Cyber Security with AI: Packt
  • Avoiding AI Harm: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

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