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.

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Engineering, Cloud Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, LLM Application, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, AI Integrations, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Applied Machine Learning, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, ChatGPT, Scripting Languages, Automation, Python Programming, Security Awareness, API Design, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Risk Analysis, Metasploit, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Authentications, Security Testing, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Incident Management, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Encryption, Single Sign-On (SSO), Amazon Web Services, Active Directory, Authentications, Cloud Security, Data Security, User Provisioning, Azure Active Directory, Key Management, User Accounts, AWS CloudFormation, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Excel Macros, Sales Presentation, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Data Import/Export, Computer Literacy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Integrity, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Business Modeling, Automation, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Kotlin, Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Code Reusability, Javascript
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, File I/O, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Technical Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Team Oriented, Team Building, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Awareness, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Patch Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months