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About the Course

There is a great demand for cybersecurity professionals, and this demand is expected to grow significantly in the foreseeable future, making now the perfect time to launch a cybersecurity career. This course provides a comprehensive insight into diverse cybersecurity career paths and equips you with the knowledge to find and secure the right role in the information security (Infosec) industry. It begins by addressing the widening employment gap in cybersecurity and explores roles and responsibilities across entry, mid, and advanced levels through engaging videos, readings, podcasts, and expert viewpoints. You’ll learn the importance of both technical and soft skills, ensuring a balanced approach to professional development. You’ll also become familiar with key industry certifications from organizations such as CompTIA (e.g., A+) and ISC2 (e.g., CISSP) and gain guidance on preparing, studying, and successfully taking certification exams. Throughout the course, you’ll hear from cybersecurity experts sharing their experiences and tips for breaking into the field and participate in role plays, hands-on labs, and a final project to develop your personalized cybersecurity career plan. This course is ideal for anyone aspiring to build a rewarding career in cybersecurity and requires no prior degree or background....

Top reviews

PA

Jan 13, 2024

This course was great. It has great content and flexible assessments. The combination of videos and reading materials provides a more elaborate understanding for a newbie like myself.

DD

Jul 17, 2024

well organized for a start. Also , addressed the common questions along the journey , from the very beginning to job applications and its cycle. plus good advice video at the end.

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By Danial

Jul 17, 2024

well organized for a start. Also , addressed the common questions along the journey , from the very beginning to job applications and its cycle. plus good advice video at the end.

By Wiktoria K

Jul 7, 2024

Great course la someone who is considering his career in IT, it directed me and gave me a body of knowledge that allowed me to take a specific path in cyber security!

By Lillian C

Dec 27, 2024

A very good insight to the wide variety of cybersecurity related jobs and easily understandable audios from the employees who offered insights.

By Kirstie J K

Aug 12, 2024

Streamlined, salient information organize into digestible portions. Looking forward to continuing my studies in this certification course.

By John W S A

Jun 9, 2025

EXCELENTE CURSO INTRODUTÓRIO, PUDE CONHECER MAIS SOBRE ESTA ÁREA TÃO DIVERSA E CHEIA DE OPORTUNIDADES DE ESTUDO E TRABALHO.

By Nicole-Mike A

Oct 25, 2024

Great beginner intro to cybersecurity and the various career path to choose from. Was highly inspired by this course.

By Marius

Dec 27, 2024

Great teachings for someone that is entering the field of Tech and Cybersecurity without experience or knowledge

By Alex A “ P C

Aug 28, 2024

Uno de los certificados más extensos y buenisimos que he aprobado por aqui, bendiciones saludes desde Honduras.

By Mareddypalli S

Feb 10, 2024

Were it is very important to know basic things I have learn and ,,,,,more help full for cyber security careers

By 祁力行

May 31, 2025

thank you very much, professor Jeff Crume, and Mr. Well. A good relationship and mentorship, it is life long.

By Taniesha T S

Feb 6, 2025

It was easy to follow and understand the materials, short videos to keep me engaged, and very informative

By Martin E

Feb 9, 2024

Truly important course to have a clear picture of Cybersecurity specializations, jobs and much more!

By Olena B

May 17, 2024

Good and grounded explanation of the material. It is well structured, logical and very interesting

By Peter E

Jun 14, 2024

Very good learning in order to acquire support skills and knowledge involved general survival.

By Michal Z

Feb 7, 2024

Very informative about all the cyber paths and certifications in the space of cybersecurity.

By Montisha D S

Sep 20, 2024

Great information makes a person think about what they want to pursue in cybersecurity.

By Nishant K

Jul 3, 2025

Very effective and informative Course, it means getting very good general knowledge.

By ABDULAI B B

Feb 17, 2025

This course was really interesting and an eye opener in the Cybersecurity landscape.

By Waqar A Z

Jun 30, 2025

This course met my expectations so far. I am very exited about my new journey.

By Deleted A

Feb 2, 2025

Great introduction without overwhelming us with complex topics and terminology

By Nokwanda M

Nov 11, 2024

It really good for people who have limited skills but they want to gain more

By Allan J M

Feb 19, 2025

Challenging but also such an eye opening course. Thank you Coursera and IBM

By Наврузбек У

May 25, 2024

Молодцы ! Я С удовольствием провёл время и обновил свои базы знаний .

By Liliana E C

Jul 2, 2025

Interesante y útil información recibida, además de bien explicada.