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.

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Risk Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Assessments, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Agile Software Development, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Agile Methodology, Behavior-Driven Development, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Application Security, Network Model, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Deployment, Network Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Docker (Software), Security Management, AI Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Threat Modeling, Containerization, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, AI Security, Anthropic Claude, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Apple iOS, Test Automation, AI Product Strategy, Software Development, DevSecOps, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Network Planning And Design, Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, Computer Networking, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Firewall, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Key Management, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Mobile Security, Model Deployment, Mobile Development, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Apple iOS, Security Requirements Analysis, System Monitoring, Encryption, Threat Management, Security Management, Information Privacy, Program Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, AI Security, Restful API, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, Encryption, Security Controls, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, CI/CD, Key Management, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Web Scraping, Digital Forensics, IT Automation, Data Security, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Network Security, Scripting, Network Analysis, Open Source Technology, Data Analysis Software, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months