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: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Virtual Networking, Nginx, CI/CD, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Testing, Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Flutter (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Application Development, Swift Programming, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, File I/O, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Applied Machine Learning, Integrated Development Environments, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Microservices, Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, System Monitoring, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Quality Management, Project Closure, Project Planning, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Communication Planning, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Resource Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Change Management, Project Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Browser Compatibility, User Experience Design, Requirements Analysis, Client Services, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Information Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks