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: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Machine Interfaces, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Cleansing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Data Analysis, Data Management, Pivot Tables And Charts
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Collaborative Software, Prototyping, User Flows, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Information Architecture
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Issue Tracking, Dashboard Creation, User Story, Dashboard, Workflow Management, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Sprint Planning, Concision, Prioritization, Query Languages, Process Management, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Team Oriented
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Restful API, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), Development Environment, Flask (Web Framework), Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Application Deployment, Database Management, Database Development, JSON, Object-Relational Mapping, Operational Databases, API Testing, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Flask (Web Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Software Installation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Patch Management, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Usability, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Data Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, Data Storage Technologies, MongoDB, Databases, Data Ethics, Data Architecture, Database Management Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Computing
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React.js, Test Case, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Code Reusability, Test Script Development, UI Components, Software Testing, Development Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Context Management, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Test Tools, Docker (Software), Computer Architecture, Containerization, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Software Development Tools, Hardware Architecture, Performance Testing, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Debugging, Memory Management, Software-Defined Networking, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Debugging, Apache Maven, Scripting
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours