Security Operations Center (SOC)
Offered by Cisco Learning and Certifications.
Security Operations Center (SOC) is an online course from Coursera in SOC Analyst. It is structured in 8 modules, over 13h 56m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 375 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our SOC Analyst courses collection, where we compare it against 1 other course.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 13h 56m |
| Level | All Levels |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (375 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
This course introduces the core functions of a Security Operations Center (SOC). Learners explore Security Operations Center Processes and Services, SOC Deployment Models and Types, and Staffing an Effective SOC Team. The syllabus moves into Security Events Data and SOC Analyst Tools, then Developing Key Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders. Understanding SOC Metrics and Understanding SOC Workflow and Automation complete the module list. Skills built include Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Management, and Event Monitoring. The course is designed for associate-level cybersecurity analysts working in security operations. It assumes proficiency in TCP/IP/Ethernet, Windows and Linux operating systems, and CCNA v1.0.
Coursera delivers the content in Self-paced mode, in English. A Certificate is available upon completion. The official run is hosted on Coursera.org and carries a rating of 4.8 from 300+ ratings. Duration is 13h 56m. The provider notes that this course is best for learners with CCNA v1.0, TCP/IP/Ethernet, security, and Windows and Linux operating systems proficiency. Enrollment is free to audit; a Certificate experience requires purchase.
Honest limits: the course does not cover advanced threat-hunting scripts or enterprise SOC architecture design. Learners seeking a deeper technical dive may prefer the SOC Analyst Level 1 & 2 Masterclass on Udemy, which also offers a Certificate and is rated 4.5 from 800+ ratings. That alternative is self-paced and in English as well.
Level and time commitment
- Best for learners with CCNA v1.0, TCP/IP/Ethernet, security, and Windows and Linux operating systems proficiency.
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
8 modulesThe 8-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 13h 56m.
Module 1 · Introduction to Security Operations Center
Module 2 · Security Operations Center Processes and Services
Module 3 · SOC Deployment Models and Types
Module 4 · Staffing an Effective SOC Team
Module 5 · Security Events Data and SOC Analyst Tools
Module 6 · Developing Key Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders
Module 7 · Understanding SOC Metrics
Module 8 · Understanding SOC Workflow and Automation
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 375 learners on Coursera (checked 6 Nov 2026).
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Compiled by the CoursesGlobal editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 6 November 2026.
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Operations Center (SOC) This |
 Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 13h 56m | Highest rated (4.8★ from 375 reviews) | |
| SOC Analyst Level 1 & 2 Masterclass |
 Udemy
|
4.5★ | ₹459 | 23.5 hours | Most popular — 6.6K learners | View ↗ |
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Common questions
How much does Security Operations Center (SOC) cost?
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Does Security Operations Center (SOC) come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Security Operations Center (SOC) take?
Coursera lists it at 13h 56m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Security Operations Center (SOC) suitable for beginners?
Coursera lists it as suitable for all levels, so beginners and people brushing up work through the same material.
What does Security Operations Center (SOC) cover?
It is organised into 8 modules, starting with Introduction to Security Operations Center and going on to Security Operations Center Processes and Services, SOC Deployment Models and Types, Staffing an Effective SOC Team, Security Events Data and SOC Analyst Tools, among others. The full outline is on this page.