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: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, DevOps, Security Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, User Story, Backlogs
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Security Requirements Analysis, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Software Design, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Data Security, Network Security, Security Management, Application Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, User Experience Design, Vulnerability Assessments, Database Theory, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Usability, UI/UX Research, Threat Modeling, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability Testing, Vulnerability Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Security Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Application Frameworks, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, C and C++, Java Programming, C++ (Programming Language), PHP (Scripting Language), Python Programming, C (Programming Language), Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Hardening, Data Storage, Data Security, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Information Assurance, Software Installation, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Information Systems Security, Data Management, Enterprise Security, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Security Architecture Review, Risk Management Framework, Security Engineering, Computer Security, Software Testing, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Management, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Software Architecture, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Encryption, Digital Forensics, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Governance, User Provisioning, Data Management, Data Security, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Security Controls, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Vendor Management
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, Security Software, Continuous Deployment, Security Testing, Devops Tools, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, GitHub, Vulnerability Management, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, User Provisioning, Ubuntu, IT Management, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Security Engineering, Hardening, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Encryption, System Configuration, Federal Information Security Management Act, Linux, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Cryptography, Key Management, File Systems, Computer Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months