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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Validation

    4.7 stars, 4.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Introduction to Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Timelines, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • I

    Infosec

    Python for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Data Persistence, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 560 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (560) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS Governance, Compliance & Infrastructure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, System Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Systems Administration, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Data Governance, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Statistics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 3.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    PwC

    Problem Solving with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Workforce Development, Statistical Analysis

    4.7 stars, 5.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (5.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Engineering Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Team Management, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Container Workload Management and Production Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, YAML, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Multi-Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Cloud Security, Managed Services, Capacity Management, System Monitoring, Continuous Delivery, Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface

    4.5 stars, 3.7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Core Machine Learning Algorithms and Model Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Algorithms, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Unit Testing with JUnit

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Java Programming, Java, Test Script Development, Verification And Validation, Test Tools, Software Testing, Test Execution Engine, Development Testing, Quality Assurance, Software Quality Assurance, System Testing, Application Development, Test Case, Data Validation, Application Design, Automation, Software Development

    4.9 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Cloud Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Network Protocols, IT Infrastructure, Computer Systems, Amazon S3, Web Development, General Networking, Network Security, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Data Analysis, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 541 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (541) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Definitive ASP.NET Core Web API Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Restful API, ASP.NET, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Software Versioning, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Software Architecture, Cloud Deployment, .NET Framework, Database Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Database Management, Web Frameworks

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Power BI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Python for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • AWS Governance, Compliance & Infrastructure Management: Whizlabs
  • Statistics with Python: University of Michigan
  • Problem Solving with Excel: PwC
  • Project Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Container Workload Management and Production Operations: Google Cloud
  • Core Machine Learning Algorithms and Model Validation: John Wiley & Sons
  • Java Unit Testing with JUnit: EDUCBA

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