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: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Protocols
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Proxy Servers, Encryption, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Big Data, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Analysis, Python Programming, Network Analysis, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Data Governance, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Loans, FinTech, Payment Systems, Key Management, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Technical Writing, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Functional Requirement, Writing, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Product Requirements, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides, Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Application Frameworks, Middleware, Programming Principles, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Application Security, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Backlogs, Project Closure, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Control, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Quality Control, Requirements Analysis, Change Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Information Systems Security, Operating Systems, Infrastructure Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Microservices, CI/CD, Google App Engine, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Restful API, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Design
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Audit Planning, Information Technology, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Data Validation, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Auditing, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months