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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Statistical Inference, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Calculus, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Mathematical Software, Data Transformation, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Linux, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Electronic Components, OSI Models, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Linux Commands, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Virtual Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Switches, Network Administration, Authentications, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Firewall, Networking Hardware, Authorization (Computing), TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Digital Design, Project Design, Concision, Layout Design, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Agile Software Development, UI/UX Strategy, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Design Research, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience, Adobe XD, Responsible AI, Prototyping
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Databases, Database Systems, Virtual Networking, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Key Management, Data Security, Malware Protection, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, File Systems, Threat Detection, Endpoint Security, Cryptography, Linux, Operating System Administration, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Cloud Services, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Software As A Service, Virtualization, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, User Accounts, Infrastructure Security, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Security Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Security Management, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Security, Data Security, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Enterprise Application Management, Network Administration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Azure Active Directory, Governance, Administration, IT Security Architecture, Regulatory Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Capacity Management, Data Loss Prevention, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Resource Management, Solution Architecture, Data Security, Azure DevOps, Data Architecture, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot, Model Optimization, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence Software, AI Integrations, AI Security, Data Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months