20 Best Cybersecurity MOOC / Non-credit Programs Online
We compared 20 Cybersecurity courses currently listed on Coursera and edX, priced from $49.00 to $1,436.40. 12 come from a named university or institution, including Kennesaw State University, Minnesota State University, Mankato and IBM. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 20
- Price range
- $49.00 – $1,436.40
- Providers
- Coursera, edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 20 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, matched to "Cybersecurity" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $1,436.40, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity
Offered by Kennesaw State University
Managing cybersecurity is about managing risk, specifically the risk to information assets of valued by an organization. This course examines the role of Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) as part of the C...
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Everyday Cybersecurity: Protecting People, Data & Business
Offered by Minnesota State University, Mankato
This 3-course Specialization builds practical cybersecurity skills for professionals without a technical background who work with data, manage teams, or make operational decisions—including managers, office administrator...
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Offered by IBM
Vigilance against cyberthreats and attacks becomes increasingly important year over year as we continue to accelerate the amount of sensitive information in digital, web-accessible formats. Do you want to arm yourself wi...
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Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation
Offered by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
It’s not you, it’s me! What’s going on? This course empowers students, professionals and the wider community to deal with cybersecurity attacks and risks focused on identity management, and it is an introduction to the u...
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Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity
Offered by Queen Mary University of London
Vast amounts of personal information are processed in the cloud. But who is legally responsible for such ‘personal data’ in cloud environments? What duties do cloud providers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google have? And...
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Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go
Offered by Kennesaw State University
Cybersecurity is essential for everyone who uses information or communications technologies. Whether it is a computer, tablet, or smartphone, if it is connected to a network, learn about the technical infrastructure that...
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Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists
Offered by University of Colorado System
Welcome to Course 1 in CS4950, Homeland Security and Cybersecruity. In this course we examine the origins of homeland security and its connection with cybersecurity. Homeland security is about safeguarding the United Sta...
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Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business
Offered by University of Colorado System
The world runs computers. From small to large businesses, from the CEO down to level 1 support staff, everyone uses computers. This course is designed to give you a practical perspective on computer security. This course...
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Cybersecurity in the AI Era
Offered by University of Maryland, College Park
Cybersecurity affects everyone, including in the delivery of basic products and services. If you or your organization want to better understand how to optimize your cybersecurity in this evolving AI era, this is the cour...
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AI-Powered Cybersecurity
Offered by Macquarie University
Cyber attacks are growing more sophisticated, and machine learning is now central to how organisations detect and respond to them. But attackers are increasingly targeting AI systems themselves — and most security profes...
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Managing Cybersecurity
Offered by Kennesaw State University
This specialization is intended for those learners that: - would preferably have an undergraduate (bachelors) degree, or is a currently enrolled student - are interested in the area of IT and cybersecurity and how it rel...
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Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business
Offered by Kennesaw State University
Cybersecurity is an essential business skill for the evolving workplace. For-profit companies, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations all need technologically proficient, business-savvy information technol...
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Cybersecurity for Business
Offered by University of Colorado System
It seems anymore that you can't listen to the news without hearing of a data breach. You may have heard it said before that there are 2 types of companies out there, the ones who have been breached and those who will be...
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Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains
Offered by Kennesaw State University
This course is designed to introduce students, working professionals and the community to the exciting field of cybersecurity. Throughout the MOOC, participants will engage in community discourse and online interaction....
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks
Offered by Kennesaw State University
In this specialization, you will learn how to define Cybersecurity risk and discuss the threats that create it while you also learn to describe the role of Cybersecurity management in the management of Cybersecurity risk...
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Principles of Cybersecurity
Offered by University of Maryland Baltimore County
In the Principles of Cybersecurity course on edX, you'll explore fundamental concepts that underpin the field of cybersecurity. The course is designed to provide you with a solid understanding of security principles, whi...
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IBM Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Offered by IBM
The IBM Cybersecurity Fundamentals course provides an essential introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practices. It covers key areas such as threat assessment, data protection, and network security, equipping you wi...
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Cybersecurity
Offered by Rochester Institute of Technology
This course offers an in-depth look at cybersecurity, focusing on the critical skills needed to protect systems and networks from cyber threats. You'll gain insights into various security protocols, risk assessment metho...
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Try It: Cybersecurity Basics
Offered by Vanderbilt University
Do you want to add cybersecurity to your professional skill set? Join this free introductory course to learn cybersecurity basics — and without any prior experience. You’ll learn about the Confidentiality, Integrity, and...
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Small Organizations
Offered by The University of Wisconsin-Madison
This course offers essential insights into the cybersecurity challenges faced by small organizations. By exploring real-world scenarios, participants will gain practical knowledge of how to identify risks and implement e...
$591.30listed price
Best Cybersecurity MOOC / Non-credit Programs Online compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity | Coursera | Kennesaw State University | $79.00 | View → |
| 2 | Everyday Cybersecurity: Protecting People, Data & Business | Coursera | Minnesota State University, Mankato | $49.00 | View → |
| 3 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | Coursera | IBM | $49.00 | View → |
| 4 | Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation | Coursera | Universidad Politécnica de Madrid | $49.00 | View → |
| 5 | Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity | Coursera | Queen Mary University of London | $49.00 | View → |
| 6 | Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go | Coursera | Kennesaw State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 7 | Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terr... | Coursera | University of Colorado System | $79.00 | View → |
| 8 | Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business | Coursera | University of Colorado System | $79.00 | View → |
| 9 | Cybersecurity in the AI Era | Coursera | University of Maryland, College Park | $49.00 | View → |
| 10 | AI-Powered Cybersecurity | Coursera | Macquarie University | $49.00 | View → |
| 11 | Managing Cybersecurity | Coursera | Kennesaw State University | $79.00 | View → |
| 12 | Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business | Coursera | Kennesaw State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 13 | Cybersecurity for Business | Coursera | University of Colorado System | $49.00 | View → |
| 14 | Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains | Coursera | Kennesaw State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 15 | Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks | Coursera | Kennesaw State University | $79.00 | View → |
| 16 | Principles of Cybersecurity | edX | University of Maryland Baltimore County | $672.30 | View → |
| 17 | IBM Cybersecurity Fundamentals | edX | IBM | $536.40 | View → |
| 18 | Cybersecurity | edX | Rochester Institute of Technology | $1,436.40 | View → |
| 19 | Try It: Cybersecurity Basics | edX | Vanderbilt University | — | View → |
| 20 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Small Organizations | edX | The University of Wisconsin-Madison | $591.30 | View → |
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