AI Cybersecurity & Governance course, Columbia University

If you're curious about cybersecurity or AI governance but unsure where to start, this Columbia University course is a low-risk way to try the field. It is online and self-paced, with 7 modules at roughly 2 hours a week, and there are no prerequisites, so you don't need a technical background. The topics include cybersecurity fundamentals, generative AI and new security threats, AI governance and regulations, deepfake fraud and AI vulnerabilities, risk management and compliance, agentic AI security, and frameworks such as ISO 42001. It may suit you if you're thinking about moving into cybersecurity, IT risk and compliance, GRC, business analysis, AI governance or technology operations. The course normally costs $99, but the promo code CYBER26 brings it to $0. You get a full year of access. A certificate of completion is optional and costs $20. One course won't guarantee a job, but it is a free way to build a foundation and test whether this path fits you. The code may not last long, so if you're interested, enrol soon: find the enrollment link and enter CYBER26 at checkout.