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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Engineering, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Code Coverage, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Documentation, Build Tools, Technical Documentation
★ 4.5 (475) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, LLM Application, Software Design Patterns, Databases, OpenAI API, Application Design, AI Integrations, Software Design, Software Architecture, AI Security, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning
★ 4.7 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Security, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, OAuth, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Application Security, Data Security
★ 4.7 (50K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Security Strategy, Digital Forensics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Web Applications, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Security Engineering, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy
★ 4.6 (163) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Electronic Hardware, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Digital Communications, Hardware Design, Patch Management, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Music Performance, Dataflow, Data Sharing, Creative Design, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages
★ 4.7 (59) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Estimation, Process Optimization, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, User Story, Process Improvement, Resource Utilization
★ 4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, OAuth, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Multi-Factor Authentication
★ 4.7 (813) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Network Security, AI Integrations, DevOps, Cybersecurity, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture
★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, AI Integrations, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Software Engineering, Software Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Generative AI
★ 4.3 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Problem Solving
★ 4.6 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months