Reading books on cybersecurity training is a great start, but classroom training is even better.
Below is a list of online training providers who offer courses in cybersecurity. The courses range from security awareness training classes for employees, to basic cybersecurity classes for administrators, to certification classes for security professionals. Regardless of where you are in your career, you’re bound to find a class that’s right for you.
Here at IT Security Career, we’ve engaged in partnerships with many of these providers. As a result, you can use the links below to sign up for FREE trials of their training services. That way, you can check out their content first without any long-term commitment.
If you like a particular service, great! Consume all the cybersecurity training they have to offer. If not, move on to the next one. As long as you’re learning along the way, mission accomplished.
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| Provider | Description |
|---|---|
 | Cybrary provides unlimited free training to IT and security professionals. Their library includes multiple cyber security courses, as well as a number of cyber security certification courses (e.g.., CISSP, CISM, CASP, Security+, CRISC). They've also built a number or micro courses that align with micro certification programs. Courses that include virtual labs and practice tests are part of Cybrary's Insider Pro program ($99 USB / month). |
 | LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda) contains an extensive library of professionally produced video courses on a number of topics, all developed with the goal of helping working professionals learn new skills and expand their current knowledge. What’s better, a number of public library systems allow library card holders to access all of LinkedIn Learning’s content for FREE. If you'd like to check out LinkedIn Learning, you can sign up for a free trial. |
 | While Pluralsight started as an online training resource for developers, they’ve made HUGE investments in developing and delivering quality cybersecurity training materials. Their library includes multiple cybersecurity certification preparation courses. Pluralsight subscriptions run $29 USD per month, although they offer a FREE 10-day trial that includes up to 200 minutes of content. That’s plenty of time to determine whether or not an ongoing Pluralsight subscription makes sense for you. Pluralsight also offers a free mobile app that allows you to access your training content on the go. |
 | Skillshare offers students unlimited access to over 21,000 classes on a variety of topics, including over 500 classes in security. Skillshare subscriptions can be paid annually ($99 USD) or monthly ($15 USD), although they offer a FREE 2-month trial that includes unlimited access to their entire library. Just image how many security classes could you take in that time! |
 | Udemy has over 600 courses in security (and counting), including multiple cybersecurity certification courses (SSCP, CISSP, and so on). Instead of following a monthly subscription model, Udemy lets students purchase only those courses that they're intrested in. Even better, Udemy runs sales on a regular basis. You're likely to find at $199 USD course on sale for only $10 USD. Start learning on Udemy today! |