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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Storage, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Jupyter
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, Conceptual Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Billing & Invoicing, Payroll Reporting, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Management, Order Management, Inventory Management System, Accounting Software, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Inventory Control, Accounts Payable, Finance
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Oracle Databases, File Systems, Computational Logic, API Design, Data Structures, Software Design, File Management, Data Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Dictionary, Software Installation, Development Environment, Data Access, Computational Logic, Data Wrangling, Data Structures, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Security Controls, Authentications, Security Requirements Analysis, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Planning And Design, Authorization (Computing), Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Containerization, Performance Tuning, Cloud Solutions
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Model Evaluation, Flask (Web Framework), Agentic systems, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Network Planning And Design, Containerization, System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Security Management, Load Balancing, Computer Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Security, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology Operations, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Network Support, Cloud Computing, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Performance Stress Testing, Information Architecture, System Configuration, Content Management Systems, Performance Tuning, Verification And Validation, Technical Documentation, Collaborative Software, Content Management, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Document Management, Usability, Version Control, Scalability, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months