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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Business Logic, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Software Versioning, Release Management, Open Source Technology, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Code Review, File Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Debugging, Software Installation, Simulations, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Program Development, Data Import/Export, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Analytical Skills, Statistics, Psychology, Regression Analysis, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Telecommunications, Network Infrastructure, Socioeconomics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economics, Technical Writing
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Data Access, Query Languages, Database Management, NoSQL, Databases, Scripting, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Software Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Process, Business Requirements, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, Customer Relationship Management, Risk Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Product Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, New Product Development, Innovation, Product Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Instructional Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, Image Analysis, Generative AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Application Programming Interface (API), Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks