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: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Personalization, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, CI/CD, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Dependency Analysis, Analysis, Package and Software Management, Program Implementation, Supply Chain
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Visualization, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Validation
★ 4.6 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Architecture, Prompt Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management
★ 4.6 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning
★ 4.6 (676) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases
★ 4.8 (119) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Back-End Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Security Awareness, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Network Security, Data Security
★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Full-Stack Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Version Control, File Management, Unix Shell, Web Development, Linux, Application Deployment, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy
★ 4.6 (52K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AI Integrations, Amazon Web Services, AI Security, AI Enablement, DevOps, IT Automation, Devops Tools, AI Workflows, AWS CloudFormation, AI literacy, Vulnerability Scanning, Artificial Intelligence, Secure Coding, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Application Security, Responsible AI, Extract, Transform, Load, Building Codes
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Documents, Software Visualization, Product Family Engineering, Software Development, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Software Technical Review, Application Deployment
★ 4.5 (952) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks