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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Security, DevSecOps, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Management, Encryption, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Applied Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Linux Commands, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Encryption, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Unix, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Linux, Linux Administration, Security Controls, Hardening, Ubuntu, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface
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, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, GitHub, Vulnerability Management, Docker (Software), Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Deployment, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, People Management, Due Diligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Strategy, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Multi-Factor Authentication, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, System Testing, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks