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.

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Creative Design, Image Quality
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Development, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, API Gateway, Cloud Infrastructure, Development Environment, System Configuration, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Restful API, TypeScript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Test Script Development, Scenario Testing, Software Testing, Integration Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Test Execution Engine, Maintainability, User Interface (UI), Security Testing, Test Data, Scalability, Debugging, Authentications, Compliance Reporting, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Code Review, Open Source Technology, GitHub, Scientific Methods, Bioinformatics, Technical Documentation, Informatics, Clinical Informatics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Programming Principles, R Programming, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Creativity, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Scripting, Computer Programming, Data-oriented programming, Scripting Languages, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Creative Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Unstructured Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, Deep Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Business Solutions, Data Access, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Empathy, Tableau Software, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Risk Management, Human Centered Design, Decision Making, User Research, Risk Control, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Storage vMotion, IT Automation, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months