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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Data Ethics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Security Strategy, Data Security, Threat Detection, Security Management, Systems Architecture, Information Privacy, Exploitation techniques, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Vulnerability, Code Review, CI/CD, Secure Coding, GitLab, Jenkins, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Kubernetes, GitHub, Software Installation, Security Management, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Quality Improvement, Technical Management, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Assessments, CI/CD, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Deployment
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Secure Coding, Encryption, Network Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Application Security, Data Persistence, Key Management, Data Security, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Linux Commands, Computer Architecture, Authentications
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, LangChain, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Secure Coding, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Management, Security Testing, Security Controls, Prompt Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Governance, Performance Metric, Risk Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Feasibility Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, DevOps, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Vulnerability Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Requirements Analysis, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Code Review, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Penetration Testing, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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