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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


  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Dive Deeper into Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Power Platform, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Datamaps, Data Manipulation, Data Sharing, Extract, Transform, Load, Spatial Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dr. Jonathan Reichental

    Governing Data in the Intelligence Age

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Management, Governance, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Data Dictionary, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Risk Management, Data Transformation, Regulatory Compliance, Data Science, Data Pipelines, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, Go (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, C and C++, Algorithms

    3.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Cloud Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Resource Allocation, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Virtualization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Brokerage, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Art of Doing Electronics for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Power Electronics, Laboratory Experience, Hardware Troubleshooting, Laboratory Equipment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Intro to Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Machine Learning

    4.3 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security Architecture and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Authentications, Data Integrity

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Development, Professional Networking, Computer Science, Professional Development, Academic Advising, Technology Strategies, Recruitment, Adaptability, Information Technology, Branding

    3.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Security Architecture Review, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Software Development, Network Security, Risk Management, Data Security, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Covid-19 Death Medical Analysis & Visualization using Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Datamaps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Analysis

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Asset Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, Data Management, Security Controls, Information Assurance, Data Governance, Information Management, Data Storage

    4.6 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Network Support, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Command-Line Interface, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Dive Deeper into Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Governing Data in the Intelligence Age: Dr. Jonathan Reichental
  • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Cloud Basics: ISC2
  • The Art of Doing Electronics for Everyone: Packt
  • Intro to Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Security Architecture and Engineering: Packt
  • Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles: Coursera
  • CISSP Crash Course: Packt
  • Covid-19 Death Medical Analysis & Visualization using Plotly: Coursera

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