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: Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Database Architecture and Administration, Operational Databases, Transaction Processing, Data Migration, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, NoSQL, Redis, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Systems, Databases, NoSQL, SQL, MongoDB, Relational Databases, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Storage, Apache Hadoop, Data Manipulation
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Patterns, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scalability, Software Development Tools, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Matching, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photo Editing, Graphics Software, Content Creation, Multimedia, Content Marketing, Cloud-Based Integration, Continuous Integration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Network Administration, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Encryption, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, System Monitoring, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Configuration Management, System Support, SQL Server Reporting Services, Systems Administration, Disaster Recovery, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Trend Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Deepseek, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, Competitive Analysis, AI Product Strategy, AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Organizational Strategy, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Automation, Integration Testing, Cost Reduction, Process Optimization, Program Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Controls, Data Pipelines, Data Infrastructure, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months