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.

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis, Performance Testing, Scalability
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Regulatory Requirements, AI Security, Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Email Security, Data Governance, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Compliance Auditing, Data Security, Configuration Management, Incident Management, Application Deployment, Annual Reports
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Development Environment, Multimodal Prompts, Embeddings, Vector Databases, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Data Visualization, Image Analysis, Application Development, Augmented Reality, Text Mining, Graph Theory, Query Languages
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Deployment, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Amazon Web Services, Machine Learning, Business Solutions, Infrastructure Security, Compliance Management, Model Evaluation, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Engineering, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Terraform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud-Native Computing, Managed Services, Load Balancing, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, IT Automation, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Integration, Contract Management, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Web Services, Business Reporting, Sales Operations, Integration Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, Security Controls, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Data Security
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Microservices, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), API Design, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Restful API, Cloud API, Data Storage
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Medical Imaging, Precision Medicine, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, AI Personalization, Applied Machine Learning, Radiology, Machine Learning, Medical Management, Health Informatics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Computer Science, Medical Support, Business Strategy, Business
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Innovation, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks