15 Best Security Administration Courses Online
We compared 15 Security Administration courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 11 of them teach the subject directly and 4 are built around a certification exam. 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, edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "security administration" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
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.
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Coursera CertificateSecurity Administration with CDO
Offered by LearnQuest
The "Security Administration with CDO" specialization is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, offering a comprehensive journey from fundamental IT security principles to advanced Cisco Defense Orche...
$49.00listed price -
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CompTIA Security+ Cert(SY0-501): Security Administration
Composed from Sybex's best review materials, this course is all you need to help you master one of the topics covered in CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) exam.Whether if you are someone who is looking for the 'last minute rev...
$49.99listed price -
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Microsoft 365 Security Administration (Exam MS-500)
In this course, students will ultimately learn to implement, manage, as well as monitor security and compliance solutions for Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments. Specifically, time from this course will be spent manag...
$64.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateSystems Security Certified Practitioner
The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification is a globally recognized credential in the field of cybersecurity. The SSCP certification validates the knowledge and skills required to implement, monitor...
$199.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateFCP_FGT_AD-7.6 Updated to NSE 4 - FortiOS 7.6 Administrator
The Fortinet FCP – FortiGate 7.6 Administrator exam has evolved! It has now been replaced by the new and enhanced NSE 4 – FortiOS 7.6 Administrator certification, offering a fresh and up-to-date path for network security...
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Udemy CertificateCheckpoint Firewall Home-Lab | CCSA and Beyond
Welcome to the ultimate guide to Checkpoint Firewall, where you'll journey from the fundamentals to advanced applications, all from the comfort of your own home. This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with th...
$39.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateComplete Systems Security Certified Professional Course
SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) course:SSCP Course Summary:The SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) is an entry- to mid-level cybersecurity certification offered by (ISC)². It’s designed for IT p...
$79.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateFortinet NSE 5 - Secure Wireless LAN 7.4 Administrator Prep
Easily Ace Your Fortinet NSE 5 - Secure Wireless LAN 7.4 Administrator Exam (Updated Questions + In-Depth Explanations + References)Prepare for the Fortinet NSE 5 - Secure Wireless LAN 7.4 Administrator Exam with this ex...
$59.99listed price -
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Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin (SPLK-3001)
Prepare effectively for the SPLK-3001 exam using a simulator composed exclusively of realistic QCM, designed to reflect the difficulty, logic, and scenarios of the official examination.This tool contains no lengthy conce...
$19.99listed price -
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditMicrosoft Advanced Security, Compliance, and Risk Management
Offered by Whizlabs
Welcome to Microsoft Advanced Security, Compliance, and Risk Management, an advanced-level course designed for security administrators, compliance specialists, risk management professionals, and Microsoft security practi...
$49.00listed price -
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Coursera CertificateMastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)
Offered by Pearson
Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) is your full training to understand and use SELinux. SELinux is a valuable addition to the standard Linux security options that makes your Linux distribution secure. The course...
$49.00listed price -
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Udemy CertificateCheck Point Certified Security Administrator R81 (CCSA) 2024
The Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R81 course on Udemy is designed for IT professionals with a basic understanding of Check Point deployments. This certification is a stepping stone into the security...
$19.99listed price -
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edX CertificateGoogle Cloud Computing Foundations: Infrastructure in Google Cloud
Offered by Google Cloud
The second course in the Google Cloud Computing Foundations Professional Certificate reviews implementing storage models, different application managed service options, and security administration in Google Cloud.
$149.00listed price -
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Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops
**Content was last updated in September**Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who have subject matter expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows clients within a domain infrastructure. Respons...
$19.99listed price -
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Labs Only Don't Just be Paper Cert
Why This ClassThis Course Will be the same as You worked as a Security Administrator/Engineer For a Company For at least 2 Years that You can put on your resume because you will actually see every section in action...
$79.99listed price
Best Security Administration Courses Online compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 15 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.99 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Coursera, Udemy and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion.
Courses versus exam preparation
4 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Security Administration from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.
Before you enrol
Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 30 August 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.