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: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Network Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, General Networking, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Economics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI, Embeddings, Multimodal Prompts, AI Product Strategy, Model Deployment, Vector Databases, Cloud Security, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Generative Model Architectures, Federated Learning, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, File I/O, Test Case, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Development Environment, Technical Communication, Python Programming, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Matlab, Linear Algebra, Statistical Methods, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Statistical Inference
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Gemini, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Business Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Innovation, Model Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Cloud Security, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Scalability
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Technical Analysis, Derivatives, Investment Management, Equities, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Asset Management, Investments, Financial Trading, Financial Planning, Financial Market, Financial Statements, Tax Management, Hedge Accounting, Financial Services, Tax Planning, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Descriptive Statistics, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Spreadsheet Software, Box Plots, Data Literacy, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design Software, User Accounts, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Istio, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Corporate Communications, Shared Media, Facebook, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, User Accounts, Marketing Communications, Multimedia, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours