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.

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), NIST 800-53, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Asset Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Project Documentation, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Professional Networking, Training and Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Application Security, Embedded Systems, Software Design, DevSecOps, Internet Of Things, Application Deployment, Systems Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, System Design and Implementation, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Development Environment, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Strategies, Software Architecture, Functional Design, Functional Testing, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, General Networking, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Proxy Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Social Media
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Linux Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Responsible AI, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Interactive Data Visualization, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Network Protocols, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Bash (Scripting Language), MongoDB, Restful API, Shell Script, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Microservices, Data Import/Export, Python Programming
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months