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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Integrations, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, User Accounts, Infrastructure Security, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Process Analysis, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Financial Policy, Financial Regulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Malware Protection, Firewall, Patch Management, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Threat Management, Security Controls, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Email Security, User Accounts, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Salesforce, Web Components, UI Components, Data Access, Application Security, Secure Coding, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Security Controls, Development Environment, Javascript, Debugging, Records Management
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Lifecycle Management, Authorization (Computing), Web Services, Application Deployment, Software Documentation, Security Controls, Middleware, Software Versioning, Application Security, Data Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months