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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Security Architecture Review, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Control Panels, Productivity Software, Software Installation, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Business Software, Microsoft Office, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Computer Literacy, Operational Efficiency, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Security Controls, Analysis, Authorization (Computing), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing Architecture, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Security Strategy, User Provisioning, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Network Engineering, Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Application Security, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Web Applications, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Case, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Code Review, Generative Model Architectures, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design Software, System Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Governance, Security Management, Security Strategy, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Planning, Security Controls, Policy Development, Contract Compliance, Business Continuity Planning, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Business Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Networking Hardware, Computer Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months