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Software Security Courses

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.

Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    IBM Full Stack Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, OpenShift, Object-Relational Mapping, Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Node.JS, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Server Side, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Computing, Data Ethics, Data Import/Export, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 61K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (61K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Testing and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Test Engineering

    4.2 stars, 1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Database Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Vibe coding, Databases, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, OpenAI API, Application Design, Technical Documentation, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

    4.6 stars, 847 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (847) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Bioinformatics, Encryption, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6 stars, 22K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology

    4.7 stars, 354 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (354) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 448 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (448) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Personalization, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development, Automation, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design

    4.8 stars, 9.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Junior QA/Software Tester

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Test Case, System Testing, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Quality Assurance, Issue Tracking, Test Data, Performance Stress Testing, Browser Compatibility, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Quality Management Systems

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Software Quality Assurance and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, AI Security, Performance Stress Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), AI Integrations, Code Review, Scalability, Automation, Code Coverage, Software Technical Review, DevOps, Collaborative Software, Security Testing, Waterfall Methodology

    4.1 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (50) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Computer Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Information Assurance, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Asset Protection, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring

    4.8 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Security Operations Center (SOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Operations, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cloud Deployment, Stakeholder Engagement, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cloud-Native Computing

    4.8 stars, 372 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (372) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Software QA & Test Automation Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Postman API Platform, JUnit, Test Automation, API Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Automation, Data Validation, Performance Testing, Test Case, Agile Methodology, Integration Testing, Debugging, Javascript

    4.7 stars, 78 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (78) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • IBM Full Stack Software Developer: IBM
  • Software Testing and Automation: University of Minnesota
  • Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Infosec
  • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
  • Generative AI Software Engineering: Vanderbilt University
  • Microsoft Junior QA/Software Tester: Microsoft
  • Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Board Infinity
  • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google

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