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: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Maintainability, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Databases
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Authentications, Firewall, Internet Of Things, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Systems, Software Design, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, Safety Assurance, Interoperability, Real Time Data, Secure Coding, Scalability, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Technical Support, System Support, Remote Access Systems, Debugging, Microsoft Windows, Performance Tuning, Software Installation, Microsoft Office, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

PepsiCo
Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Quality, Stormwater Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Economic Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Health Information Management, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Threat Management, Data Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Compliance Management, Continuous Monitoring
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Scalability, Blockchain, Web Development, Program Development, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Code Coverage, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Testing, System Testing, Software Testing, Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Test Case, Test Planning, Integration Testing, Simulations, Real Time Data, Safety and Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Code Review, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks