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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media Production, Editing, Visual Storytelling, Data Import/Export, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management
★ 4.7 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Data Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Presentations, Business
★ 4.6 (296) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Data Presentation, Database Systems, Database Development, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems
★ 4.4 (243) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Hydraulics, Verification And Validation
★ 4.6 (294) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Memory Management
★ 4.8 (97) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms
★ 4.6 (285) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Management, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Solution Design, Data Analysis, Data Validation
★ 4.4 (57) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Structures, Program Development, Software Development, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Problem Solving, Automation, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Database Application, Python Programming, Software Installation, Code Reusability, Functional Design
★ 4.7 (105) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Data Architecture, Data Security, File Systems, Data Loss Prevention
★ 4.8 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Content Management, Social Media
★ 4.6 (671) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Safety Assurance, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Simulation and Simulation Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Communication Systems
★ 4.5 (145) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Information Systems Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Security Controls, Information Assurance
★ 4.4 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months