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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Network Security, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Network Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Performance Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Authentications, Patch Management, Technical Support, Firewall, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Human Factors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Requirements Elicitation, Test Automation, Agile Product Development, Big Data, Data Analysis
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, General Networking, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Governance, Network Routers, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Security Strategy, Cloud Management, System Monitoring
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Data Management, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Accountability, Stakeholder Engagement, Cyber Operations, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Product Management, Process Development, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Wireless Networks, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks