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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Productivity Software, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Operational Efficiency, Administration, Business Operations, Planning, Project Planning, Business Planning, Project Management, Business Administration, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Regulatory Compliance
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, MongoDB, PySpark, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Hive, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Big Data, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, IBM Cloud, Data Pipelines, Model Evaluation, Kubernetes, Supervised Learning, Distributed Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Computer Programming Tools, Physics, Angular
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Feature Engineering, PySpark, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Application Programming Interface (API), Jupyter, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Advanced Analytics, Ad Hoc Analysis, Serverless Computing, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Encryption, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, NIST 800-53, Digital Forensics, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Risk Management, System Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Structures, Algorithms, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Pseudocode, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, HTML and CSS, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning, Solution Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, DevOps, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Product Development, Team Building, Organizational Development, Meeting Facilitation, Technical Management, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Enterprise Security, Case Studies, Large Language Modeling, Cloud-Based Integration, Authentications, Data Access, Enterprise Application Management, Prompt Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Data Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Data Access, Information Systems Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks