Software security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, penetration testing, and implementing security protocols across various software environments. Many courses introduce tools like static and dynamic analysis software, intrusion detection systems, and security frameworks, showing how these tools enhance your ability to protect applications from potential threats.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Healthcare Ethics, Virtual Teams, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Education and Training, New Product Development, Content Creation, Communication, Economics, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Performance Management, Capacity Management, Scalability, Application Security, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting, Verification And Validation, Release Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Audit Planning, Information Technology, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Data Validation, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Auditing, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, File Management, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Border Gateway Protocol, Firewall, Proxy Servers, Encryption, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Prompt Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Vulnerability Management, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks