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    Find the Best Cybersecurity Course for Your Goals

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Technical Communication, Linux

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Supplier Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      300 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Managing Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      New York University

      Introduction to Cyber Security

      Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Encryption Standard, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, Security Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      B

      Board Infinity

      Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Linux, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Software Installation, Network Analysis, Encryption

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Infosec

      Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Network Protocols, Authentications, TCP/IP, Python Programming, Data Access, User Accounts, System Programming, Automation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      Edureka

      Gen AI in Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Generative AI, Incident Response, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analysis

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, General Networking, Threat Detection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Proxy Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Privacy, Authentications, Social Media

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Security Management, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      626 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Infosec

      Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Network Security, IT Automation, Scripting, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera Project Network
    • Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
    • Kali Linux: Board Infinity
    • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec
    • Gen AI in Cybersecurity: Edureka
    • Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone: Kennesaw State University
    • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google

    Why Learn Cybersecurity?

    Cybersecurity focuses on protecting systems, networks, and data from digital threats. As cyberattacks become more frequent and complex, the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow across industries. Learning cybersecurity can help you build the knowledge needed to manage risk, strengthen digital defenses, and contribute to safer online environments.

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