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.

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption, .NET Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, C# (Programming Language), Data Security, Data Validation, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Unified Modeling Language, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Software Visualization, Technical Communication, User Story, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mechanical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Virtual Environment, Development Environment, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Integrated Development Environments, Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux, File Management, Linux Commands, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, File Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, SQL, Database Application, Data Access, Go (Programming Language), Database Management, Relational Databases, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Application Security
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Administrative Support, Sales Process, Customer Service, AI Personalization, Sales Training, Sales, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Enablement, Account Management, Microsoft Copilot, File Management, Customer Relationship Management, Communication, Workflow Management, Scheduling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Maintainability, Package and Software Management, R (Software), Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Data Science, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Cloud Storage, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Managed Services, Cloud Services, Data Storage, Security Controls, Database Management, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Application Performance Management, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Virtual Machines, Linux Commands
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks