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 System
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Sales Presentations, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Word, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Classification Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Big Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, File Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Operating Systems, System Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Encryption, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Software Installation, System Configuration, Development Environment, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Accident Prevention, Safety and Security, Infrastructure Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Physics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Android Development, Kotlin, API Design, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Database Management, Data Persistence, Databases, JSON, Web Applications, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Human Learning, Interactive Learning, Course Development, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Higher Education, Collaborative Software, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks