# Courses & Training Comprehensive list of free and premium learning platforms, courses, and training programs for cybersecurity professionals. ## Study Platforms & Courses ### Free Learning Platforms - [Cybrary](https://www.cybrary.it) - Free cybersecurity courses - [TryHackMe](https://tryhackme.com/) - Interactive hacking challenges - [Hack The Box](https://www.hackthebox.com/) - Penetration testing labs - [HackTheBox Academy](https://academy.hackthebox.com/) - Structured learning paths - [SANS Cyber Aces Online](https://www.cyberaces.org/) - Free tutorials - [Coursera](https://www.coursera.org/) - University-level courses - [edX Cybersecurity Programs](https://www.edx.org/professional-certificate/cybersecurity) - Professional certificates - [freeCodeCamp](https://www.youtube.com/freecodecamp) - Free comprehensive courses - [Codecademy Cybersecurity](https://www.codecademy.com/catalog/subject/cybersecurity) - Interactive coding - [CertGames](https://certgames.com/) - Gamified certification prep in one place: 25,000+ practice questions, Learn lessons, guided projects, roadmaps, and AI tools. FREE ### Premium Platforms - [Pluralsight](https://www.pluralsight.com/) - Tech skill development - [CBT Nuggets](https://www.cbtnuggets.com/) - Video training - [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/) - Professional development - [INE Security Courses](https://ine.com/learning/areas/security) - Cybersecurity specialization - [Infosec Skills](https://www.infosecinstitute.com/skills/) - Hands-on labs - [Offensive Security (OffSec)](https://www.offensive-security.com/) - Advanced training - [TestOut](https://testoutce.com/) - Certification prep - [EC-Council CodeRed](https://codered.eccouncil.org/) - Interactive learning - [ITPRO](https://www.acilearning.com/itpro/) - IT Professional training --- ## Udemy Courses ### CompTIA Certification Courses **Security+:** - [CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Complete Course & Exam](https://www.udemy.com/course/securityplus) - [CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Practice Exams Set 1](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-security-sy0-701-practice-exams/) - [CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Practice Exams Set 2](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-security-sy0-701-practice-exams-2nd-edition/) - [TOTAL: CompTIA Security+ Certification Course + Exam SY0-701](https://www.udemy.com/course/total-comptia-security-plus/) **A+:** - [CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Complete Course & Practice Exam](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-a-core-1/) - [CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) Complete Course & Practice Exam](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-a-core-2/) - [CompTIA A+ (220-1101) Core 1 Practice Exams](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-a-220-1101-core-1-practice-exams-new-for-2022/) - [CompTIA A+ (220-1102) Core 2 Practice Exams](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-a-220-1102-core-2-practice-exams-new-for-2022/) - [CompTIA A+ Core 1 & Core 2 - IT Cert Doctor - 2024](https://www.udemy.com/course/it-cert-doctor-comptia-a-220-1101-1102/) **Network+:** - [CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Full Course & Practice Exam](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-network-009/) - [CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) 6 Full Practice Exams Set 1](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-network-n10-009-6-practice-exams-and-pbqs-set-1/) - [CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) 6 Full Practice Exams Set 2](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-network-n10-009-6-practice-exams-and-pbqs-set-2/) **CySA+:** - [CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) Complete Course & Practice Exam](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-cysa-003/) - [CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) Practice Exams](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-cysa-cs0-003-practice-exams/) **PenTest+:** - [CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) Full Course & Practice Exam](https://www.udemy.com/course/pentestplus/) - [CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) 6 Practice Exams](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-pentest-pt0-003-6-practice-exams/) **SecurityX (formerly CASP+):** - [CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) Complete Course & Practice Exam](https://www.udemy.com/course/casp-plus/) - [CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) Practice Exam Prep](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-securityx-practice-exam-prep-new/) **Linux+:** - [CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) Complete Course & Exam](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-linux/) - [CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) Practice Exams & Simulated PBQs](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-linux-exams/) ### Other Security Courses **General Cybersecurity:** - [The Complete Cyber Security Course : Hackers Exposed!](https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-internet-security-privacy-course-volume-1/) - [The Complete Cyber Security Course : Network Security!](https://www.udemy.com/course/network-security-course/) - [The Complete Cyber Security Course : End Point Protection!](https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-cyber-security-course-end-point-protection/) - [Complete Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security Masterclass Course](https://www.udemy.com/course/ethicalhackingcourse/) **Frameworks & Advanced:** - [Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)](https://www.udemy.com/course/nist-cybersecurity-framework/) - [ISC2 CISSP Full Course & Practice Exam](https://www.udemy.com/course/isc2-cissp-full-course-practice-exam/) - [ISC2 CISSP 6 Practice Exams](https://www.udemy.com/course/isc2-cissp-6-practice-exams/) - [The Complete Certified in Cybersecurity CC course ISC2 2024](https://www.udemy.com/course/certifiedincybersecurity/) --- ## YouTube Courses & Playlists ### Full Certification Courses **CompTIA:** - [CompTIA A+ Full Course (31+ Hours)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CZXXNKAY5o&list=PLejqXniG-4qmFqpxbWd7Oo235uH1ffG2x&index=5) - [CompTIA Network+ Full Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiQR5rTSshw&list=PLejqXniG-4qmFqpxbWd7Oo235uH1ffG2x&index=6) - [CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiEptGbnEBc&list=PLG49S3nxzAnl4QDVqK-hOnoqcSKEIDDuv) - [CompTIA CySA+ 2024 Crash Course (10+ Hours)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP9x0mucwVc&list=PLejqXniG-4qmFqpxbWd7Oo235uH1ffG2x&index=9) - [CASP+ Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwNjLVpXNzk&list=PLCNmoXT8zexnJtDOdd8Owa8TAdSVVWF-J) **Ethical Hacking:** - [Ethical Hacking 15 Hours Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FNYvj2U0HM&list=PLejqXniG-4qmFqpxbWd7Oo235uH1ffG2x&index=13) - [Complete Ethical Hacking 16 Hours](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_oxcjPOWos&list=PLejqXniG-4qmFqpxbWd7Oo235uH1ffG2x&index=4) **Other Topics:** - [Python Full Course for Free](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix9cRaBkVe0) - [Subnetting Mastery](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWZ-MHIhqjM&list=PLIFyRwBY_4bQUE4IB5c4VPRyDoLgOdExE) - [NMAP Full Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHAMj2vN2oU&t=33s) ### Learning Science & Study Techniques - [Optimal Protocols for Studying & Learning](https://youtu.be/ddq8JIMhz7c?si=qT00KFkFBAwm7LP7) - [How to Study Using Active Recall](https://youtu.be/mzexJPoXBCM?si=sv-yeuIoLF9pwDRG) - [Learning with Failures, Movement & Balance](https://youtu.be/jwChiek_aRY?si=3kyPbIAVwJWMPfnG) ### Practice Exam Videos - [CompTIA Security+ PBQ](https://youtu.be/zfwxSmL4n6w?si=q5lXlvmViTK6TnSI) - [CompTIA Network+ PBQ](https://www.youtube.com/live/9cdL214y-u0?si=lCSxriFy636PbOnR) - [CompTIA CySA+ PBQ](https://www.youtube.com/live/0NMffWaxlmA?si=Rm9IBkZ04OAxFJtp) - [CompTIA CASP+ PBQ](https://www.youtube.com/live/eInvTuYBF3Q?si=Hbe4mWLd3X31AUkA) --- ## Cloud Provider Training ### AWS Cloud **Official AWS:** - [AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (Free)](https://aws.amazon.com/training/learn-about/cloud-practitioner/) - [AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner](https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-quest/) - [AWS Skill Builder - Free Learning Path](https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1/cloud-foundations-learning-plan) **Third-Party AWS Courses:** - [Ultimate AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 2025](https://www.udemy.com/course/aws-certified-cloud-practitioner-new/) - [AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner YouTube Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOTamWNgDKc) - [AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner 15 Hour FreeCodeCamp](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhDYbskXRgc) ### Microsoft Azure - [Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/az-900-describe-cloud-concepts/) - [Azure Security Engineer Associate](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/azure-security-engineer/) ### Google Cloud - [Google Cloud Digital Leader](https://cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-digital-leader) - [Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer](https://cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-security-engineer) ### Other Cloud Platforms - [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations](https://education.oracle.com/oracle-cloud-infrastructure-foundations-2023-associate/pexam_1Z0-1085-23) - [IBM Cloud Essentials](https://www.ibm.com/training/badge/cloud-essentials) --- ## Specialized Training Organizations ### Professional Organizations - [SANS Institute](https://www.sans.org/) - Premium security training - [InfoSec Institute](https://www.infosecinstitute.com/) - Cybersecurity education - [OWASP](https://owasp.org) - Application security resources - [SANS Cyber Aces](https://www.cyberaces.org/) - Free tutorials - [Offensive Security](https://www.offensive-security.com/) - Advanced pentesting training ### Academic Resources - [Professor Messer Website](https://www.professormesser.com/) - Free study materials and courses - [Cybrary CISSP Course (Free)](https://www.cybrary.it/course/cissp/) - [Study Notes and Theory CISSP Blog](https://www.studynotesandtheory.com/) --- ## Practice Platforms ### Hands-On Labs - [TryHackMe](https://tryhackme.com/) - Guided learning paths - [HackTheBox](https://www.hackthebox.com/) - Realistic machines - [VulnHub](https://www.vulnhub.com/) - Downloadable VMs - [PentesterLab](https://pentesterlab.com/) - Web app focused - [Proving Grounds](https://www.offensive-security.com/labs/) - OSCP-like practice ### CTF Platforms - [picoCTF](https://picoctf.org/) - Beginner-friendly CTF - [CTFtime](https://ctftime.org/) - CTF competition calendar - [OverTheWire](https://overthewire.org/) - War games --- ## Study Guides & Books ### CompTIA Study Materials - [SYBEX CompTIA Books](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wiley+sybex+comptia) - Official study guides - [Notes: CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+](https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-a-1001-1002-study-notes/) - Study notes collection ### Reference Materials - [Digital Cloud Training AWS Cheat Sheets](https://digitalcloud.training/aws-cheat-sheets/) - [Tutorials Dojo AWS Exam Guide](https://tutorialsdojo.com/aws-cloud-practitioner-clf-c02-exam-guide/) - [wyzguys Cybersecurity Blog (CASP focused)](https://wyzguyscybersecurity.com/new-insights-for-the-casp-cas-004-exam/) --- [Back to Resources](./README.md) | [Back to Main](../README.md)