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.

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Scrum (Software Development), Product Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, User Story, Business Requirements, AI Enablement, Prioritization, Business Planning, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Customer Insights, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Structure, Workforce Development, Security Management, Job Analysis, Professional Networking, Succession Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Process Control, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab, Algorithms, Engineering Calculations, Physics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Sales Enablement, Data Management, Sales Process, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Management, Customer Engagement, User Accounts, Customer Success Management, Marketing Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Automation, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Management, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Information Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, Organizational Structure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Access, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Storage, Organizational Effectiveness, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Program Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: React.js, React Redux, Frontend Performance, Full-Stack Web Development, Unit Testing, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Performance Tuning, Frontend Integration, Context Management, Javascript, Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Testing, Server Side, Web Applications, UI Components, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Procurement, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Collaborative Software, Secure Coding, Prototyping, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Product Improvement, Authentications, Product Development, Continuous Deployment, Application Development, Event Monitoring, Key Management, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Data Collection
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Prompt Engineering, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Copilot, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Security Management, AI Security, Cyber Governance, Large Language Modeling, Risking, Verification And Validation, Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months