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 Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Spatial Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Infographics, Heat Maps, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, vSphere Networking and Storage, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), VMware vSAN, vSphere DRS & HA, Software-Defined Networking, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtualization, Storage vMotion, Data Centers, vCenter Server, VMware ESX Servers, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Network Switches
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Engineering, Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technology Strategies, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Java, Database Application, Database Development, Databases, Software Development, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Operating System Administration, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Calendar Management, Machine Learning Methods, Scheduling, AI Security, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, SQL, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, User Accounts
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Automation, No-Code Development, IT Automation, Business Process Automation, Self Service Technologies, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Business Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Process Management, Requirements Elicitation, Analysis, Information Technology, Agile Methodology, Planning, Governance, Information Management, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Services, Web Frameworks, Debugging, Python Programming, Restful API, Dependency Analysis, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Node.JS, Software Documentation, Web Services, Middleware, Authentications, JSON, Web Frameworks, Server Side, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks