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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Graph Theory, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms, System Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Train The Trainer
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Key Management, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, Firewall, AI Security, Endpoint Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Responsible AI, Design Software, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Software Development, React.js, Javascript, Web Development, Software Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Logistic Regression, Vocabulary
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Real Time Data, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Real Time Data, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Systems Integration, Application Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analysis, Data Validation, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export, Process Optimization, Business Modeling, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Architecture, Pseudocode, Systems Architecture, Software Systems, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Cross Platform Development, Application Design, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Internet Of Things, Systems Integration, Maintainability, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Security, Software Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Model Deployment, Performance Tuning, Model Evaluation, Secure Coding, Continuous Monitoring, Integration Testing, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Computational Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months