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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

    Master Private Equity Basics: Analyze, Structure & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Negotiation, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Liquidation

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Responsible AI, Maintainability, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Computer Programming Tools, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Generative AI, Programming Principles, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity Game Development Foundations & 2D Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Scripting, Software Architecture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Design, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), UI Components, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Debugging

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Environment, Cybersecurity, Technical Writing, Web Servers, Linux

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Skillshare

    The 10-Second Filmmaker: Storytelling 10 Seconds at a Time

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Editing, Creativity, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Inside BFSI: Structure, Challenges, and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Banking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Regulatory Requirements, Market Intelligence, FinTech, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Mobile Banking, Fraud detection, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Corporate Sustainability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, AI Security, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of IT Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Management, IT Infrastructure, Software Development Life Cycle, Information Technology, Project Portfolio Management, Project Scoping, Cloud Infrastructure, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Resource Management, IT Security Architecture, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Change Control, Compliance Management, Waterfall Methodology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Quantitative Aptitude Mastery— Exam & Recruitment Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Research, Estimation, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Complex Problem Solving, General Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Developing Secure IoT Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Application Security, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Computing, Application Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Encryption, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Master Private Equity Basics: Analyze, Structure & Apply: EDUCBA
  • AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Unity Game Development Foundations & 2D Projects: EDUCBA
  • Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester: Packt
  • Assessing and Managing Secure IoT Applications and Devices: LearnQuest
  • The 10-Second Filmmaker: Storytelling 10 Seconds at a Time: Skillshare
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 4: Pearson
  • Inside BFSI: Structure, Challenges, and Technology: Board Infinity
  • Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of IT Project Management: Packt

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