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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Anthropic Claude, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity Software, Communication, Planning, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Mockups, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Google Cloud Platform
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Quality, Data Visualization, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software As A Service, User Accounts, Cloud Services, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Threat Detection, Data Import/Export, Public Key Infrastructure, MySQL, Linux, Linux Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Performance Reporting, Project Management, Negotiation, Quality Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Interviewing Skills, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Deployment, Capacity Management, Software Versioning, API Gateway, Scalability, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Containerization, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Dataflow, PostgreSQL, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Operational Databases, Database Design, Database Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Regulatory Compliance, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Generative AI, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Authentications, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Scenario Testing, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Research Reports, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Business Writing, Risk Analysis, Communication, Presentations, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Design, Restful API, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Application Management, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Middleware, Software Documentation, Network Security, Application Performance Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months