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.

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, digital literacy, Social Media, Personally Identifiable Information, Self-Awareness, Social Media Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Network Switches, Terraform
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Control Panels, Windows Servers, Security Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Application Programming Interface (API), Model Deployment, Public Cloud, Data Pipelines, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Microservices, Containerization, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Gmail, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Application Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Public Health
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Load Balancing, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, OpenAI, Development Environment, Game Design, Agentic systems, Web Scraping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, User Story, Project Estimation, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Forecasting, Jira (Software), Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks