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.

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis
★ 4.2 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Unified Modeling Language, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Data Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Architectural Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Database Management, Data Governance, SQL
★ 4.7 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Threat Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Vulnerability Assessments, Business Risk Management, Crisis Management, Test Planning, Operational Risk, Communication Planning, IT Management, Performance Metric, Cloud Computing, Communication Strategies
★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Science, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus
★ 4.2 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, TCP/IP, Display Devices, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, USB, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Support, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Administration, Network Protocols
★ 4.8 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science
★ 4.8 (52) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, NumPy, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic
★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, JSON, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Scripting, Token Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Development Environment
★ 4.1 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Ideation, Initiative and Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis
★ 4.4 (94) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Deployment, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Frontend Performance, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Data Access, Server Side, Configuration Management
★ 4.5 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Docker (Software), Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming, Design Thinking
★ 4.3 (65) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Google Workspace, Version Control, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Change Control, Business Solutions, Cloud Storage, Data Sharing, Authorization (Computing)
★ 4.8 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months