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.

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Security, Containerization, Prompt Patterns, OAuth, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Security Controls, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Estimation, Process Optimization, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, User Story, Process Improvement, Resource Utilization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Management, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, AI Security, Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Management
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Systems Security, Exploitation techniques, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Services, Database Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Methodologies, Data Strategy, Database Application, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Cross Platform Development, Package and Software Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Software
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Identity and Access Management, Node.JS, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Program Standards
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, LLM Application, Software Design Patterns, Databases, OpenAI API, Application Design, AI Integrations, Software Design, Software Architecture, AI Security, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Electronic Hardware, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Digital Communications, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Patch Management, Embedded Systems, Instrumental Music, System Configuration, Algorithms, Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export, Music Performance, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Program Development, Diagram Design, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks