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.

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Investments
★ 4.6 (89) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Software Design Patterns, Memory Management
★ 4.7 (107) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity, Algorithms
★ 4.8 (95) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Exploitation techniques, Java, Security Controls, Java Programming, Patch Management, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON
★ 4.4 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, React.js, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Development Environment
★ 4.7 (405) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Human Factors (Security), Application Servers, Web Servers
★ 4.6 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, User Story, Communication, Communication Strategies, Sprint Planning, Product Management
★ 4.5 (211) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Risking, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Security Testing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Vulnerability Assessments
★ 3.3 (15) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity Software, Risking, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI powered creativity, Content Development and Management, Document Management, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI literacy, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Microsoft Excel, Business Correspondence, Productivity, Business Communication
★ 4.5 (103) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Animations, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Data Structures
★ 4.9 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration
★ 4.5 (682) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Canva (Software), Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Content, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Web Presence, Social Media, Design Software, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Business
★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours