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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Architecture Review, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, IT Automation, Automation, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Market Intelligence
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Security Management, Supplier Management, Risk Analysis, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Risk Mitigation, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, White-Box Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Containerization, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File I/O, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Software Development
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Databases, Database Development, Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Data Architecture, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, System Testing, Data Infrastructure, Software Systems, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Middleware, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Big Data
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Security, Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Application Security, Software Development, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, System Software, Software Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Dependency Analysis, Cross Platform Development, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, Software Design Patterns, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Software Development, Cloud Deployment, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Development Tools, Amazon Web Services, Devops Tools, Development Testing, Software Testing, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks