Application Security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) integration, and penetration testing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and static analysis tools, showing how these resources are used to identify and mitigate security risks in applications.

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Endpoint Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Network Protocols, JSON, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Programming Interface (API), Extensible Languages and XML, Data Access, Data Processing, Data Capture, Scripting, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Test Case, Development Testing, Software Testing, Python Programming, Requirements Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Habit Formation, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Thinking, Goal Setting, Creative Design, Design Software, Constructive Feedback, Apple software proficiency
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, AI Security, Fine-tuning, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Flask (Web Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Software Installation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Incident Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications, User Accounts
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, System Design and Implementation, Software Systems, Software Development, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, OpenAI, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Performance Tuning, Real Time Data, Tool Calling, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Token Optimization, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months