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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Authorization (Computing), Gemini, Authentications, Generative AI Agents, Data Security, Application Deployment, Enterprise Architecture, AI Workflows, Data Access, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, Case Studies, Cloud Security, Enterprise Security, Solution Architecture, Business Logic, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Network Switches, Terraform
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Scalability, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Negotiation, IT Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Firewall
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Java Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Scala Programming, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operations Research, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Process Optimization, Decision Tree Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Requirements, Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cloud Computing, Process Optimization, User Experience, Customer Service, Big Data, Data Security, Operational Efficiency, Marketing, Data Quality
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Kotlin, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Javascript
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks