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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Testing, Test Tools, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Systems Development, Security Management, Information Assurance, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Software, Software Architecture, Computer Engineering, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Build Tools, Dependency Analysis, Cross Platform Development, Linux, Software Design Patterns, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Software
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Design, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Markov Model, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Information Architecture, Writing, Software Development Tools, Document Management, Automation, AI Workflows, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, LLM Application, Software Design Patterns, Databases, OpenAI API, Application Design, AI Integrations, Software Design, Software Architecture, AI Security, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Program Development, Diagram Design, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, GitHub, Version Control, Continuous Delivery, Git (Version Control System), Test Automation, Automation, Key Management, Software Quality Assurance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, AI Integrations, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Software Engineering, Software Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scenario Testing, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Debugging, Hardware Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks