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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Model Deployment, Feature Engineering, PySpark, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Governance, Apache Hadoop, Dashboard, Apache Kafka, Data Store, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Data Access, Cloud API, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning Methods

    4.6 stars, 4.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (4.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Persistence, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Dictionary, Development Environment, Data Access, Computational Logic, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 4.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Data Store, Program Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Import/Export, Web Servers, File Management

    4.6 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    SQL All-in-One For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Application, Data Integrity, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Systems, Stored Procedure, Data Store, Network Model, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Management Systems, Systems Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Modeling, Data Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Processing

    4.6 stars, 6.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (6.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Gen AI Dev- Implement Prompt Eng. Strategies & Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Orchestration, AI Integrations, Context Engineering, AI Security, Amazon Web Services, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Context Management, Governance, Software Development, Cloud Computing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    EDUCBA

    iOS Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Model View Controller, Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Application Design, Memory Management, Application Development, Web Applications, Web Components, Web Services, Real Time Data, Web Design and Development, Web Development, UI Components, Project Implementation, Data Validation, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Linux System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Installation, File Management, User Provisioning, System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, USB, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electrical Power, Engineering Design Process, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, System Requirements

    4.7 stars, 4.3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Modern Architectures and Career Growth in .NET 8

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Maintainability, Docker (Software), Containerization, Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Solution Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), ASP.NET, Kubernetes, Programming Principles, Microservices, C# (Programming Language), Cloud Platforms, Unit Testing, Web Applications, LLM Application, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Risk Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Management Reporting

    4.6 stars, 3.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Columbia University

    Economics of Money and Banking

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Financial Policy, Banking, Capital Markets, Financial Trading, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Credit Risk, Market Dynamics

    4.9 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
  • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
  • SQL All-in-One For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Gen AI Dev- Implement Prompt Eng. Strategies & Governance: Amazon Web Services
  • iOS Application Development: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of Linux System Administration: Packt
  • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Modern Architectures and Career Growth in .NET 8: Packt

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