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15 Best Compliance Courses for Beginners

We compared 15 Compliance courses currently listed on Coursera and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 8 of them teach the subject directly and 7 are built around a certification exam. 2 come from a named university or institution, including Khalifa University and University of California, Irvine. 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
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, matched to "compliance" 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.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    GRC Fundamentals - Learn Governance, Risk, and Compliance

    Offered by Packt

    This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate Grade B Lowest price here

    Fundamentals of Compliance and Compliance Governance Model

    Without Compliance, organizations or companies either shut down or face significant penalties and fines from regulators. Companies and institutions lose millions of dollars, due to weak compliance governance and practice...

    $19.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep Grade B

    SC-900 : Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

    Master the SC-900 exam through a complete set of practice questions, clear answers, and simple explanations designed to help you understand Microsoft security, compliance, identity, and governance fundamentals. This cour...

    $19.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep Grade B

    Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals SC-900 Exam

    Welcome to the immersive journey into "Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals" - a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the indispensable knowledge required in today's intricate digital landscape.In t...

    $19.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep Grade B

    Exam SC-900: Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

    SC-900 Certification: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity FundamentalsThe SC-900 certification is designed for professionals and individuals aiming to build a career in cybersecurity and compliance. Created by M...

    $19.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep Grade B

    SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance&Identity Fundamentals

    Are you new to Microsoft cloud security and looking to build a strong foundation in identity, compliance, and protection technologies?This course is your complete guide to mastering the SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compli...

    $59.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep Grade B

    SC-900 Microsoft Security, Compliance, Identity Fundamentals

    This course is designed for students to prepare for the SC-900 Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals exam.The various objectives and chapters that will be covered includeDescribe the Concepts of Secur...

    $99.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep Grade B

    Microsoft Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals Exam

    Are you ready to pass the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) exam with confidence? Test your knowledge and strengthen your exam readiness with this comprehensive practice exam course desig...

    $19.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep Grade C

    SC-900: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals Exams

    Prepare to pass the Microsoft SC-900: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals exam with this comprehensive practice test course. This course is designed for IT professionals, students, and anyone looking to valid...

    $19.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to HSE Engineering

    Offered by Khalifa University

    This course provides practical, real-world insights into the essential principles of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management. You’ll learn how to identify workplace hazards, assess risks, and implement effecti...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera Certificate Grade B University-backed

    Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    In this case-based Specialization, you will be introduced to the field of cybersecurity through the world of security governance and risk management. Throughout this program, you will practice applying foundational conce...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Introduction to UGC & Short-Form Video Production with AI

    Offered by SkillsBooster Academy

    By the end of this course, you'll be able to plan, prompt, generate, and deliver professional AI-powered UGC and short-form video content — from a single polished clip to a full 7-day client campaign. You'll set up a com...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Mastering Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Offered by Whizlabs

    Master the fundamentals of Microsoft 365 and gain the practical knowledge needed to work with modern workplace productivity, collaboration, security, compliance, and AI-driven business solutions. This Specialization intr...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Certifications

    N.B. - This course contains the use of artificial intelligenceAre you ready to unlock the power of Microsoft Azure and take your career to new heights? Join us on an immersive journey through the world of cloud computing...

    $29.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Azure for Beginners: A Comprehensive Introduction

    This one-day course will provide foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; security, privacy, compliance, and trust; and Azure pricing and support. This course prepare for the Exam AZ-900.If yo...

    $199.99
    listed price

Best Compliance Courses for Beginners 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 $49.00 — 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 and Udemy. 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. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Khalifa University and University of California, Irvine — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Courses versus exam preparation

7 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Compliance 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 18 September 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.

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