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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux Servers, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, Application Security, Security Strategy, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture
★ 4.5 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Governance, Performance Metric, Risk Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Feasibility Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Design, Computer Programming, Design, Python Programming, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Cryptography
★ 4.3 (168) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Single Sign-On (SSO), Threat Management, Security Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, User Provisioning, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management, IT Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pragmatic AI Labs
Beginner · 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
★ 4.5 (857) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Software Testing, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Security Strategy, Unit Testing, Human Factors (Security), Application Design, Information Privacy, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Data Integrity, Encryption
★ 5 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Application Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Transaction Processing, Risk Management, Code Review, Data Integrity
★ 4.6 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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