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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Process Improvement, Software Development, IT Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Cryptography
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Threat Modeling, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design, Application Security, Authentications, Human Centered Design, Security Strategy, Usability Testing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Safety Standards, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Windows, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Operating Systems, Amazon Web Services, System Configuration, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Linux, Risk Management
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Security Engineering, Software Design, Microsoft Azure, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Web Applications, Azure DevOps, Containerization, API Design, Docker (Software), Software Engineering, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dependency Analysis, Git (Version Control System)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: API Design, Restful API, Middleware, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Postman API Platform, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Development, Software Documentation, Cloud Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Data Validation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Security Management, Supplier Management, Risk Analysis, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Due Diligence, Training Programs
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Mobile Security, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Cyber Risk
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks