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.

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Education Software and Technology, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Student Engagement, Collaborative Software, Program Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Learning Styles, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Customer Analysis, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Consulting, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Requirements Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Scenario Testing, System Support, Virtual Networking, Customer Support, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, System Monitoring, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, JSON, Test Automation, JUnit, Test Script Development, Restful API, Software Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, Functional Testing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Technical Documentation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, Software Development, Platform As A Service (PaaS), GitHub
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting and Finance Software, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Technical Support and Services, System Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Cloud Services, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Information Technology, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Data Entry
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months