Udemy
SOC Analyst Level 1 & 2 Masterclass
Master SIEM, log analysis, threat intelligence & incident response with hands-on labs for SOC L1 & L2 careers.
SOC Analyst Level 1 & 2 Masterclass is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in SOC Analyst. It is structured in 12 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 753 ratings on Udemy, with 5.7K enrolled.
Part of our SOC Analyst courses collection, where we compare it against 1 other course.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (753 reviews) |
| Learners | 5.7K |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
12 modulesThe 12-part outline Udemy publishes for this course.
Module 1 · SOC Fundamentals
Module 2 · Networking for SOC Analysts
Module 3 · OS Internals – Windows & Linux
Module 4 · Threat Landscape & MITRE ATTACK
Module 5 · SIEM & Log Management
Module 6 · L1 Alert Monitoring & Triage
Module 7 · L1-Level Investigations
Module 8 · SOC Documentation & Escalation
Module 9 · Threat Intelligence in Practice
Module 10 · Detection Engineering & Log Correlation (L2 Focus)
Module 11 · Incident Response & Case Management
Module 12 · Capstone – Simulated SOC Investigation
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 753 learners on Udemy (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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Compiled by the 10courses editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Udemy course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 26 August 2026.
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC Analyst Level 1 & 2 Masterclass This |
Udemy
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4.6★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Security Operations Center (SOC) |
 Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 13h 56m | Highest rated (4.8★ from 371 reviews) |
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Common questions
Is SOC Analyst Level 1 & 2 Masterclass free?
Yes. Udemy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does SOC Analyst Level 1 & 2 Masterclass come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
Is SOC Analyst Level 1 & 2 Masterclass suitable for beginners?
Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does SOC Analyst Level 1 & 2 Masterclass cover?
It is organised into 12 modules, starting with SOC Fundamentals and going on to Networking for SOC Analysts, OS Internals – Windows & Linux, Threat Landscape & MITRE ATTACK, SIEM & Log Management, among others. The full outline is on this page.