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: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Java, Software Engineering, Java Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Conceptual Design, Databases
★ 4.3 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Development, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Access, Software Installation, C# (Programming Language), Data Integrity, Data Modeling
★ 4.7 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, AI literacy, Python Programming, Responsible AI
★ 4.3 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, Application Deployment, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, Web Applications, Web Development, Operational Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Database Application, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Javascript
★ 4.2 (33) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Databricks, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Data Architecture, AI Enablement, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Scala Programming, SQL, Python Programming, Data Visualization, Data Literacy
★ 4.5 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI), Design
★ 4.4 (82) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Risk Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Risk Mitigation, Case Studies, Risk Management
★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Debugging, Development Environment, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Integrated Development Environments
★ 4.5 (51) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Application Design, Data Structures, Application Frameworks, Data Management
★ 4.8 (77) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Systems Design, Database Software, Big Data, Database Development, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Apache Hadoop
★ 4.3 (41) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Risking, AI Security, Social Impact, Intellectual Property, Leadership and Management, Data Quality
★ 4.7 (214) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Engineering Software
★ 4.9 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks