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15 Best Network Security Courses for Beginners

We compared 15 Network Security courses currently listed on Coursera and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 2 come from a named university or institution, including University of Colorado System and Johns Hopkins University. 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
15
Price range
$19.99 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, Udemy
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, matched to "network security" 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 $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    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...

    $79.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    Offered by Johns Hopkins University

    This Specialization is designed for post-graduate students aiming to develop ethical hacking skills. Through three comprehensive courses, you will explore methodologies, penetration testing techniques, and the MITRE ATT&...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    CISCO CCNA 1, V7(200-301) Introduction to Networks Demo

    Knowledge Content :Describe, implement, and verify Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and trunksDescribe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routingExplain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describ...

    $29.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Certificate Lowest price here

    CCNA 1 V7.1 Cisco Introduction to Networks demo tests

    Exam Content:-The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. You will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic...

    $19.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate

    Penetration Testing Basics for Beginners (PTBB) [Arabic]

    تعتبر هذه الدورة بمثابة حجر الاساس و الركيزة الاساسية اللي يتم من خلالها تاكيد و ارساء المفاهيم بشكل مفصل والتي بمجرد الانتهاء منها تكون على اتم الاستعداد لتكملة مستقبلك في مجال امن المعلومات في القسم التي فضلته خلال فتر...

    $74.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate

    Bitcoin Mining and Blockchain Basics for beginners

    You might heard of Bitcoin, Bitcoin Mining, or Blockchain, but perhaps you want to find out more?If your answer is yes, YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!In this course I am gonna share with you the basics of bitcoin mining, st...

    $69.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate

    Introduction to AWS Pentesting

    The AWS Pentesting course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to conduct penetration testing on AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud environments. The course covers various topics related to...

    $149.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate

    Beginners guide to ethical hacking and penetration testing

    Hacking (both good and bad) seems to be in the news on a daily basis now. Large data breaches, phishing attacks, voter registration hacked, Smartphones hacked, etc. In this course we go over the basics for ethical hackin...

    $99.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate

    IT Networking Fundamentals For Complete Beginners

    Course Description[Course Updated - October 2021] Added new image in Lecture 9 to correctly reflect STP cableIt is a specialized course but with over several lessons, you are will not find a course similar to thisThis co...

    $94.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy Certificate

    Linux Security for Beginners

    Do You Want To Learn and Master Linux Security?This course is designed for those who want to learn and make their career in Linux security. You’ll learn how you can secure your Linux infrastructure and detect and prevent...

    $49.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy Bootcamp

    The Beginners Guide to Practical Cyber Hacking Skills

    Bootcamp-style learning for real-world cyber readinessYou don’t need a degree to break into cybersecurity, you need real skills. This course cuts through the noise and gives you hands-on training with the tools professio...

    $199.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Offered by Illinois Tech

    This course covers current and evolving data network technologies, protocols, network components, and the networks that use them, focusing on communication to and from the Internet and Local area networks. Course content...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Offered by Packt

    This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through th...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

    Offered by Microsoft

    This course forms part of a series of courses that offers a good starting point for a career in cybersecurity. It will help you gain knowledge and skills related to networking and cloud computing and get you one step clo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera Bootcamp

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price

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