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.

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Development, SQL, Transaction Processing, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Authentications, Security Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, System Configuration, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Computer Security, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Full-Stack Web Development, OpenShift, Version Control, Cloud Development, Web Language, CI/CD, Application Frameworks, Software Development, Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, Web Applications, Microservices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Database Theory, Usability, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Security Software, Servers, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Decision Support Systems, ChatGPT, Software Development Tools, AI literacy, Business Transformation, LLM Application, Decision Making, Program Development, AI Integrations, Operational Efficiency, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Security Testing, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Postman API Platform, JUnit, Test Automation, API Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Automation, Data Validation, Performance Testing, Test Case, Agile Methodology, Integration Testing, Debugging, Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Databases, Database Development, Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Data Architecture, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Performance Testing, Scalability, Software Systems, Microservices, Software Architecture, System Testing, Distributed Computing, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Big Data
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Build Tools, C and C++, Programming Principles, Microarchitecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months