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: Code Review, Version Control, GitHub, Package and Software Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Secure Coding, Software Development Tools, Docker (Software), Containerization, Scientific Methods, Bioinformatics, Data Sharing, Git (Version Control System), Automation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Multimedia, Video Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Data Processing, Scalability, Database Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, Threat Detection, General Networking, Linux, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Robotics, Electronic Systems, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Programmable Logic Controllers, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Computer Architecture, Civil Engineering, Cybersecurity, Biomedical Engineering, Public Works
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Information Privacy, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Program Standards, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Program Development, Data Sharing, Regulatory Requirements
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Collaborative Software, Process Design, Data Visualization, Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Reality, System Design and Implementation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Creativity, User Interface (UI), UI Components
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Go (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Application Development, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Software Development, Business Logic, Program Development, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, FinTech, Virtual Machines, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Encryption, Business Analysis, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, LLM Application, Snowflake Schema, Prompt Engineering, Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data, Data Pipelines, User Interface (UI), Semantic Web, Data Processing, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Multimedia
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours