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: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, Programmable Logic Controllers, Equipment Design, Electronic Components
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Cloud API, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Accounts, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Software Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Lean Methodologies, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Deployment, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Email Security, Incident Response, Application Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Web Applications, Malware Protection, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Data Security, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google AR & VR
Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, User Experience, Computer Vision, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Technical Services, Systems Administration, Solution Architecture, Security Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Management, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Active Directory, User Accounts, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Software Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months