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: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, User Research, Version Control, GitHub, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Kotlin, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Unix Commands, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Code Reusability, Javascript
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Copilot, Endpoint Detection and Response, Authorization (Computing), Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Agentic Workflows, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Authentications, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cost Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Chegg Skills
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Authentications, Machine Learning, Network Security, Data Analysis, Automation, Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Adobe XD, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Layout Design, Usability, User Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, File I/O, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Test Planning, Simulations, Test Case, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, C and C++, Software Engineering, Problem Solving, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Management, Agentic systems, Security Testing, LLM Application, Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Data Governance, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Management, File Management, Cloud Services, Security Controls, User Accounts, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Microservices, Performance Tuning, CI/CD, DevOps, Scalability, Restful API, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Server Side, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Development Testing, Security Testing, Continuous Integration, Application Performance Management, Javascript, Program Development, Program Implementation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Nginx, API Gateway, Kubernetes, Linux Administration, Proxy Servers, Web Servers, Cloud-Native Computing, Performance Tuning, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Linux Commands, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Network Troubleshooting, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevOps, System Configuration, Computer Networking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Operating Systems, Software Systems, System Programming, Cybersecurity, Real Time Data, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, Systems Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Public Speaking, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Storytelling, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months