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IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
Beginner 140 hours English Professional CertificateFREE
Our recommendation
IBM's beginner cybersecurity analyst certificate, covering security tools, network security, incident response and compliance across several courses. It is hands-on and job-focused, a common alternative to Google's Cybersecurity certificate — with more of an IBM-tools and analyst leaning. Best paired with practice.
Skills you'll gain
CybersecurityNetwork securityIncident responseSecurity toolsComplianceSIEM
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You have no security background
You want an analyst route
You prefer a guided path
Consider something else if you…
You already work in security
You want advanced depth
You want a short course
About this course
The IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate is an eight-course program built to get beginners to entry-level security roles. You can audit it free; the certificate runs on Coursera's ~$49/month plan, so most people pay $200–$295 total over four to six months.
What you'll learn
Understand core security tools and SIEM
Cover network and endpoint security
Use threat intelligence in practice
Run the incident-response process
Apply security frameworks and controls
Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam
This course includes
140h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
English
Language
What it costs
You can view much of the material via audit; the certificate runs on a Coursera subscription of about $49 a month, with financial aid available.
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Is the certificate recognised?
Issued through Coursera with IBM — a recognised entry-level credential. Practice, labs and projects matter most to employers.
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Created by IBM's security team and taught by IBM practitioners, the program reflects the tools and workflows used in real security operations centres.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes as an entry route into cybersecurity, if you finish it and add hands-on practice. It is a recognised name.
Both are beginner, job-focused programmes. IBM leans towards its own security tools and the analyst role; Google covers Linux, SQL and Python broadly. Either works — pick by the tools and style you prefer.
It is a recognised first step for entry-level analyst or SOC roles, but you will also need hands-on practice, labs or CTFs to stand out.
You can view much of the material via audit; the certificate needs a subscription, with financial aid available.
About 140 hours — four to six months part-time.
No. It is designed for complete beginners.