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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, LangChain, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Secure Coding, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Management, Security Testing, Security Controls, Prompt Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Artifactory, Application Security, Application Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, Continuous Deployment, Release Management, Security Testing, DevOps, GitHub, Vulnerability Management, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Release Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Application Security, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Linux Commands, Computer Architecture, Authentications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, File Management, Windows Servers, Data Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Design Documents, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Identity and Access Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, AI Personalization, Resilience, Compliance Management, Containerization, Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, AI Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Threat Detection, Secure Coding, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, DevOps, System Monitoring, Application Security, Continuous Integration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Scripting, Unit Testing, Test Case, Prompt Engineering, Integration Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks