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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Foundations of Cybersecurity by Google

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    About the Course

    This is the first course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. In this course, learners will be introduced to the cybersecurity profession,
    including the primary job responsibilities and core skills of entry-level analysts; significant events that led to the development of the
    cybersecurity field; and security’s continued importance to organizational operations. Learners will also explore the Certified Information
    Systems Security Professional (CISSP) eight security domains, common security frameworks and controls, as well as the confidentiality,
    integrity, and availability (CIA) triad. This course covers a wide variety of cybersecurity topics to provide an overview of what’...
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    May 14, 2023

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    For a foundation course, this one was easy to understand, it explained all basic concepts in a fluid way and built up the base for the upcoming courses. I'm eager to move on to the other courses now.

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    Jul 27, 2023

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    The course is well paced and they get you comfortable with the topics even though we do not have any sort of prior exposure in this field. It is very good for the beginners who are new to this field

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    Sep 9, 2023

    This introduction was very informative and did not leave any room for the imagination. Anything and everything I needed to know was presented in full.

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    Aug 19, 2023

    Very Friendly and easy to understand even if you don't have any technologic background. You can choose your pace and your time to complete the course.

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    Aug 17, 2023

    Great start and lots of useful information. I like the order that videos and reading are presented for completion. its very organized and easy to use.

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    Jul 26, 2023

    My experience with this course was amazing. i just want to get into cyber security and it give a great starting knowledge. and A road map for further.

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    Jun 27, 2023

    I like how it is broken down into small, digestible components. It makes it easier for someone to like me, who has ADHD, to focus and complete tasks.

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    Jun 5, 2023

    I absolutely loved this course. Just the right amount of video, technical aspects, quizzes, etc.. Couldn't

    be happier with the material. Well done!

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    Jan 31, 2023

    The stories and history made the course really interesting and the content covered the fundamentals well. The course also moved at a good pace for me

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    Dec 27, 2024

    I am so happy I decided to start this course. I have learned so much already. The courses are simplified to wear I can understand what I am learning.

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    Oct 29, 2024

    I give this course a 5 star review because of the way that it is made simple and easy to learn without stress. Keep the good work Cousera and Google.

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    Oct 17, 2024

    I really enjoyed the broad overview of all aspects of the cybersecurity field. It covers just enough of each and keeps you interested the whole time.

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    Jan 30, 2024

    powerful and highly informative Thank you google for creating this course it go a long way to help cyber beginners all over the world to get clarity.

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    Jan 19, 2024

    My first impression were amazing and I have even began letting others know of the programs simplicity in use. Awesome training/ceritification program

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    Sep 20, 2023

    A great introduction to cybersecurity. Filled with quizzes and helpful flashcards as well as glossary's so you understand all the concepts and terms.

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    Sep 9, 2023

    Good course. Hopefully I will pass the compTIA Security+ certification exam and I will be on my way to becoming an entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst.

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    By Nathaniel H

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    Aug 22, 2023

    Excellent course! With the right balance of videos, activities and reading material. Very eye opening content that is addictive once you get started.

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    Jun 28, 2023

    I got hooked with all the material covered in this course. I gain so much knowledge overall the layout is astonishing perfect for beginners like me.

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    Jun 16, 2023

    I really enjoyed this course. It teaches the basic foundations of cybersecurity. The videos and assignments are short which helped me pay attention.

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    Jan 5, 2025

    I really learned a lot about this vast world of cybersecurity. I even enrolled right away the Python Fundamentals to enhance and expand my learning.

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    Sep 29, 2024

    A beneficial course for bright future in security field. I am excited after completing this course because it gives me an obvious path to my future.

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    By Christopher L

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    Sep 19, 2024

    Great course! I am amazed with the amount of information I learned, the confidence I gained, and the motivation to jump into a cybersecurity career.

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    By Keoni K

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    Sep 18, 2024

    This course makes it very easy to get a basic understanding of cybersecurity and the things one may need to know to begin the journey into the field

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    By Nwoba W

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    Feb 17, 2024

    This course is delivered in a way that it gives everyone a perfect understanding and courage to continues going forward in the cybersecurity career.

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    Aug 18, 2023

    I have just started my path to a career in cybersecurity, this first course does an excellent job on introducing the basics, Very clear and forward.

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    Jul 18, 2023

    Great (and soft beginning), it is true, no experience in the IT field or any technical knowledge about Cybersecurity is needed for the first course.

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    By Clay C

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    Jun 10, 2023

    Excellent course. The layout was not overwhelming or intimidating. They broke it down into sections that made you feel like you could accomplish it.

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