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 Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Validation, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Advanced Analytics, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Business Process Automation, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Scripting, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Web Design, Wireframing, Typography, Application Design, Digital Design, UI Components, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Design Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Economics, Business Strategies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Adaptability, Team Leadership
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Animations, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Memory Management, Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Persistence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Development Testing, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Development Environment, Middleware, Program Development, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Mainframe Technologies, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), File I/O, Performance Tuning, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Prompt Patterns, Software Development, Web Applications, Software Testing, Security Testing, Software Engineering, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Management, Analysis, Information Management, Debugging, File Management, Business, Business Management, Design, File I/O
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Systems Design, System Requirements, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Systems Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Image Analysis, Graphical Tools, Human Factors, Medical Imaging, Technical Design
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Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Digital Transformation, Digital Analysis, Software As A Service, Innovation, Software Development, Network Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, E-Commerce, Value Propositions, Decision Making, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months