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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design
★ 4.2 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Development, SQL, Transaction Processing, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, AI literacy, Software Versioning, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, Project Management
★ 4.3 (195) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Risk Management Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), End User Training and Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Full-Stack Web Development, OpenShift, Version Control, Cloud Development, Web Language, CI/CD, Application Frameworks, Software Development, Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, Web Applications, Microservices
★ 4.8 (291) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Debugging, Microarchitecture, Build Tools, Application Security, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Performance Tuning
★ 4.5 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Security Strategy, Digital Forensics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication
★ 4.7 (810) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Integration Testing, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Code Coverage, Test Automation, White-Box Testing, Test Case, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Quality Assurance, Security Testing, Performance Testing, Usability Testing, Continuous Integration, Performance Metric, Graph Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Help Desk Support, System Support, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Mainframe Computing, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Computer Programming
★ 3.6 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Database Theory, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Other Programming Languages, Servers, Operating Systems
★ 4.7 (135) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, Systems Architecture, Android Development, Embedded Software, Application Frameworks, Interoperability
★ 4.3 (250) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months