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, Application Security, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Security Engineering, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Security Controls, CI/CD, Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, User Story, Backlogs
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, AI Integrations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Management, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Swift Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Development Testing, Secure Coding, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Mobile Development Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Solution Design
★ 4.6 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Kotlin, Android (Operating System), OAuth, Encryption, Mobile Security, Android Development, Key Management, Exploit development, Application Security, Android Studio, Data Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Mobile Development, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Application Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Threat Management, Software Testing, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Management, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Software Architecture, Software Design
★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, DevSecOps, Process Optimization, Devops Tools, CI/CD, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Software Development Tools, Continuous Delivery, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Process Improvement, Web Development Tools, Software Development, IT Automation, Digital Transformation, Organizational Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Business Transformation
★ 4.1 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, LangChain, Threat Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Security Controls, Prompt Engineering, MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Continuous Integration, Code Coverage, Code Review, Vulnerability, Security Testing, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Application Security, Continuous Delivery, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Software Installation, Security Management, Data Integration, Quality Improvement, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management
★ 4.7 (33) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months