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: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Incident Response, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Regulatory Requirements, Informed Consent
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Responsible AI, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Generative AI, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Interoperability, Data Store, AI Workflows, Enterprise Architecture, AI Enablement, Metadata Management, Data Pipelines, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Data Lakes, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, MySQL, Data Security, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Secure Coding, Web Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Angular, Ajax, Javascript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Risk Mitigation, Security Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Pandas (Python Package)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Schedules, Budget Management, Project Scoping, Project Performance, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Management, Change Control, Project Management Software, Vendor Management, Project Management Life Cycle, IT Infrastructure, Software Development Life Cycle, Change Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Business Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks