Network security courses teach you how to protect data and systems from digital attacks. This shortlist of three courses covers beginner topics like networking basics, cloud computing and core security concepts. One course is free, two are paid. All three offer a certificate on completion. Use the guide below to compare what each course fits and what it costs.
Which course fits you
Free vs paid here
| Attribute | h>Free option h>Paid options
| Price |
Free |
Not published by the provider |
| Certificate |
Yes |
Yes |
| Placement support |
No |
No |
Learning path
Providers for this topic
| Provider | h>Courses offered h>Price range h>Certificate
| Codecademy |
1 |
Free |
Yes |
| Coursera |
2 |
Not published by the provider |
Yes |
Careers this feeds
Cyber Security Analyst leans on network security skills. This role watches networks for attacks, investigates breaches and sets up defenses.
FAQ
- Are these courses beginner-friendly? Yes — all three list "Beginner" as the level.
- Do free courses give a certificate? Yes — Introduction to Cybersecurity is free and includes a certificate.
- How long do the courses take? Durations are 3h, 11h 38m and 24h 55m.
- Which provider has the most courses? Coursera offers two of the three courses.
- Is placement help included? No — none of the listed courses offer placement support.
- Can I take these in Hindi? No — all are in English.
Coursera