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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security, Governance, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Performance Metric
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Development, Android Studio, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Laboratory Experience, Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Engineering Documentation, Debugging, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Simulation and Simulation Software, Development Environment, System Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Software Design, Artificial Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, Test Case, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, User Requirements Documents, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Systems Development, Software Quality Assurance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Computational Logic, Software Development Tools, Business Logic, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Scalability
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months