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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Case Studies, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Business Systems, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, Python Programming, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Sheets, Automation, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, Sales Support, Operations Management, Order Fulfillment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Linux Administration, Systems Administration, Software Installation, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Event Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Machines, Data Security, Query Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Adobe XD, Mockups, Storyboarding, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, UI/UX Research, Design Reviews, Responsive Web Design, Presentations, User Story, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Ideation, Web Design, User Centered Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Software Installation, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, User Accounts, Data Integrity, Single Sign-On (SSO), Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Validation, Model View Controller, Database Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Risk Modeling, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Privacy, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Agentic systems, AI Security, Discussion Facilitation, Business Ethics, Embeddings, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, SAS (Software), AI Workflows, Analytics, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Development Environment, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months