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: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Technical Support, Computer Systems, System Configuration, Information Systems Security, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Application Deployment, Wireless Networks, Security Awareness, Software Installation, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Systems, Communication Systems, Systems Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Devops Tools, DevOps, Web Development
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Agile Software Development, Embedded Systems, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, System Programming, Operating Systems, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Build Tools
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Autoencoders, Data Security, Information Privacy, Anomaly Detection, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Service Level, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Support, Data Entry, Data Validation, Process Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Organizational Skills, Data Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Management, Compliance Auditing, Performance Metric
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Chart.js, Python Programming, Data Modeling, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Finance, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Business, Small Business Accounting, Business Management, Market Analysis, Economics, Workforce Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Business Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Experience, Usability, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, User Flows, Persona Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Scalability, Network Security, Computer Networking, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks