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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Design, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Software Development, Transaction Processing, Program Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Database Theory, Databases
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Safety Assurance, Software Testing, Secure Coding, Scalability, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Workflows, Application Development, Application Design, Maintainability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Technical Review, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Testing, Debugging, Test Case, Issue Tracking, Functional Testing, Unit Testing, Software Quality Assurance, System Testing, Test Tools, Acceptance Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Automation, Regression Testing, Quality Assurance, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Network Administration, System Configuration, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, GitHub Copilot, Agentic Workflows, CI/CD, LangGraph, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Application Deployment, Test Automation, Maintainability, Agentic systems, Continuous Monitoring, Technology Strategies, Scalability, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Database Application, Cloud-Based Integration, Service Oriented Architecture, System Implementation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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