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.

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Encryption, Network Performance Management, Virtualization, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Open Source Technology, Unit Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Maintainability, Memory Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, IT Infrastructure, File Systems, OSI Models, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Computer Networking, Operating Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, End User Training and Support
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Security, Java, Java Programming, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Security Controls, Development Environment, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Maven, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Dataflow, Transaction Processing, Computer Security, Data Centers, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Database Theory, Cloud Security, Authentications, NoSQL, Algorithms, Data Integrity, Encryption, File Management, Graph Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Mitigation, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Intercultural Competence, Health Disparities, De-escalation Techniques, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Public Health
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Security Management, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Development Life Cycle, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, General Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Program Development, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, Software Testing, Enterprise Modeling, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Development Tools, Browser Compatibility, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Computer Programming Tools, Animations, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, UI Components, Javascript, Maintainability, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months