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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Information Systems Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Security Controls, Information Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), iOS Development, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Swift Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Cross Platform Development, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Marketing, Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Design, Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Usability, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, GitHub, Code Review, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Context Management, Agentic Workflows, Software Development, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, File Systems, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Development, Django (Web Framework), Query Languages, Database Management, Database Application, SQL, Databases, Stored Procedure, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Application Development, Security Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, Oral Comprehension, Collaborative Software, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Multilingualism, Image Quality, AI Workflows, Context Management, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Internal Communications, Leadership, Communication Planning, Performance Metric, Program Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks