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.

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Prototyping
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Containerization, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Governance, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Real Time Data, Cloud Services, Site Reliability Engineering, Looker (Software), Data Storage, Data Security, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Process Design, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

UiPath
Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Technology Solutions, Social Impact, Computer Networking, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Live Streaming, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Web Development, Server Side, Application Frameworks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Agentic systems, Data Access, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Enterprise Security, Cloud Storage, Data Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Virtual Environment, Design, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Angular, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Components, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, UI Components, Javascript, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Data Management, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, Software Testing, Performance Testing, Unit Testing, API Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing, Testability, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Application Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks