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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, User Provisioning, Ubuntu, IT Management, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity
★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Network Support, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption
★ 4.7 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Kotlin, Android (Operating System), OAuth, Encryption, Mobile Security, Android Development, Key Management, Exploit development, Application Security, Android Studio, Data Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Mobile Development, Security Architecture Review, Security Testing, Application Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Automation
★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Continuous Integration, Code Coverage, Vulnerability, Code Review, Security Testing, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Delivery, DevSecOps, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Vulnerability Management, Software Technical Review, Security Management, Data Integration, Quality Improvement, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Artifactory, Application Security, Application Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, Security Software, Continuous Deployment, Security Testing, Devops Tools, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, GitHub, Vulnerability Management, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Authentications, Threat Detection, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Systems Development Life Cycle, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, Cyber Security Assessment, CI/CD, Linux, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, DevSecOps, Process Optimization, Devops Tools, CI/CD, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Software Development Tools, Continuous Delivery, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Web Development Tools, Software Development, IT Automation, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Cross-Functional Collaboration
★ 3.9 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Software, Debugging, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles
★ 2.7 (36) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, API Testing, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Exploit development, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Business Logic, Authorization (Computing), Scenario Testing, Security Controls, Development Environment, Cybersecurity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Testing, Secure Coding, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Unit Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Computer Security, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Information Privacy, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks