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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Document Management, System Software, Information Technology, File Management, Data Management
★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Cyber Risk
★ 4.7 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools
★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Secure Coding, Threat Detection, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Application Security, Data Security, Encryption, Event Monitoring, Security Testing, Cloud Applications, Data Encryption Standard
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Vulnerability Assessments, Data Validation, Vulnerability Management, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Back-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Gemini, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
★ 4.5 (130) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Data Cleansing, Package and Software Management, Application Deployment, R (Software), Data Visualization Software, Program Development, Code Review, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Technical Review, Software Testing
★ 4 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication
★ 4.8 (378) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Threat Management, Computer Security
★ 4.7 (631) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Information Assurance, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
★ 4.7 (111) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Event Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Corporate Communications, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations
★ 4.7 (38) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months