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.

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, GitHub Copilot, Mobile Development, Semantic Web, Git (Version Control System)
★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Programming, R Programming, R (Software), Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Technical Communication, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Disaster Recovery, General Networking, Network Administration, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Computer Security, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Network Routing, Cryptography, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Customer Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Business Reporting, Performance Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Google Sheets, Report Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Small Business Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Records, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Reconciliation, Standard Accounting Practices, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Front-End Web Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Software Installation, Web Analytics and SEO
★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Content Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Web Content, Social Media Marketing
★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Cloud Deployment, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Desktop Support, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Peripheral Devices, Technical Support, System Configuration, Wireless Networks, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Make.com, Agentic Workflows, ChatGPT, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Creativity, Machine Learning, Content Management, Digital Marketing
★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Remote Access Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Deployment, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Infrastructure Architecture, Communication Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Software Versioning
★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dr. Jonathan Reichental
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
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SQL, Big Data
★ 4.1 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours