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.

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Windows PowerShell, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Virtualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Data Pipelines, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Professional Development, Google Gemini, Data Analysis, SQL
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Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Software Development Tools, Blockchain, Application Development, Systems Integration, Cryptography, Solution Architecture, Scripting, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Network Planning And Design, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Firewall, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Key Management, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Records Management, Email Automation, Data Storage, Security Management, Cloud Security, Technical Support
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Cryptography, Operating Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Simulations, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Debugging, Cloud Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Technical Communication, Unit Testing, Web Services, Email Automation, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Configuration Management, Professional Development, Scripting
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Looker (Software), Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Apache Hive, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Document Management, Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Software Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Business Logic, Scripting, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months