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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, File I/O, Algorithms, Data Structures, Encryption, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Cryptography, Web Applications, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, OAuth, API Testing, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Test Automation, Data Validation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Mockups, Test Tools, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Virtualization, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Patch Management, Governance, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Data Storage, Vendor Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Software Installation, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Design Software, Technical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Security, Accountability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making, Workforce Management, Information Privacy, Analysis, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Economics, Cost Control, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Supply And Demand, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Competitive Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering Tools, OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tinder
Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Assertiveness, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Unified Modeling Language, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Engineering, API Design, Software Development
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks