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.

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Frontend Integration, API Design, Middleware, Application Frameworks, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
★ 4.2 (49) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, AI Security, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Context Engineering, Context Management, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication
★ 2.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Active Directory, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols
★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship
★ 4.7 (38) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, LLM Application, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, LangChain, Threat Detection, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Generative AI, Embeddings, LangGraph, Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases
★ 4.5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java, NoSQL, Database Development, Spring Framework, SQL, Database Systems, Databases, Database Design, Application Frameworks, Java Programming, Data Access, Database Management, Relational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Software Development
★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Simulation and Simulation Software
★ 4.7 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Development Environment
★ 4.8 (22) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Test Driven Development (TDD), Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Solution Delivery, Test Planning, Application Deployment, Meeting Facilitation
★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Cloud Standards, Risk Management Framework, IT Management, Information Privacy, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Query Languages, Data Import/Export
★ 4.6 (62) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Literacy
★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours