CourseraSecurity Operations Center (SOC)
Offered by Cisco Learning and Certifications.
Security Operations Center (SOC) is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in SOC Analyst. It is structured in 8 modules, over 13h 56m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 371 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our SOC Analyst courses collection.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 13h 56m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (371 reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Who this course is for
What this course covers
8 modulesThe 8-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 13h 56m.
Module 1 · Introduction to Security Operations Center
Module 2 · Security Operations Center Processes and Services
Module 3 · SOC Deployment Models and Types
Module 4 · Staffing an Effective SOC Team
Module 5 · Security Events Data and SOC Analyst Tools
Module 6 · Developing Key Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders
Module 7 · Understanding SOC Metrics
Module 8 · Understanding SOC Workflow and Automation
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 371 learners on Coursera (checked 10 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Security Operations Center (SOC) cost?
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Does Security Operations Center (SOC) come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Security Operations Center (SOC) take?
Coursera lists it at 13h 56m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Security Operations Center (SOC) suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Security Operations Center (SOC) cover?
It is organised into 8 modules, starting with Introduction to Security Operations Center and going on to Security Operations Center Processes and Services, SOC Deployment Models and Types, Staffing an Effective SOC Team, Security Events Data and SOC Analyst Tools, among others. The full outline is on this page.