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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Verification And Validation, Team Management, Systems Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Scrum (Software Development), Systems Development Life Cycle, Teamwork, Configuration Management, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Development, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Engineering Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Leadership and Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Javascript, Animations, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Malware Protection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, User Accounts, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Cyber Risk, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Training and Development, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Training Programs, Prompt Engineering, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Case Studies, Leadership Development, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Computer Displays, Display Devices, Telecommunications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Sprint Planning, Video Production, Technical Documentation, Prototyping, Digital Publishing, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Agentic Workflows, Serverless Computing, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Help Desk Support, Product Support, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Docker (Software), Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Application Deployment, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Git (Version Control System), YAML, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Business Transformation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Organizational Change, Sprint Retrospectives, Waterfall Methodology, Process Mapping, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, Unit Testing, Restful API, Application Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Enterprise Application Management, Software Architecture, Data Modeling, User Interface (UI)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks