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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming
★ 4.6 (45) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Equities, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Modeling, Data Access, Financial Market
★ 4.3 (44) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Automation, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), Servers, Python Programming
★ 3.9 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Tree Maps, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Software Installation
★ 4.7 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis
★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Patch Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Linux Administration, Dashboard Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Visualization
★ 4.7 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
★ 4.5 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Industrial Engineering, Internet Of Things, Automation, Vibrations, Electronic Hardware, C (Programming Language), Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems
★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Design Software, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Statements, Reconciliation, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Software, Depreciation, Standard Accounting Practices, Accruals, Accounting Systems, Accrual Accounting, Business Reporting, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Threat Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Malware Protection, Incident Management, Penetration Testing
★ 4.3 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months