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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Creativity, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Technical Communication, Linux, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, SPSS, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, R Programming, MySQL, Data Capture, Microsoft Excel
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Structural Engineering, Architectural Drawing, Construction, Building Design, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Package and Software Management, Mainframe Computing, Patch Management, Software Installation, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Configuration Management, Change Control, Data Management, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Development Environment, Multimodal Prompts, Embeddings, Vector Databases, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Data Visualization, Image Analysis, Application Development, Augmented Reality, Text Mining, Graph Theory, Query Languages
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Deployment, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Amazon Web Services, Machine Learning, Business Solutions, Infrastructure Security, Compliance Management, Model Evaluation, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Professional Development, Programming Principles, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Project Estimation, Microsoft 365, Project Finance, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks