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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Collection, Business Metrics

    4.5 stars, 860 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (860) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    DeepLearning.AI

    Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Algebra, Image Analysis

    4.6 stars, 2.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Python Development

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, GitHub, Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Web Development, Version Control, Debugging, Data Literacy, Scripting, Flask (Web Framework), Plotly, Data Ethics, Containerization, DevOps, Automation, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing

    4.4 stars, 764 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (764) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    IT Infrastructure Monitoring: Prometheus, Nagios, and Zabbix

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, System Monitoring, Dashboard, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, VMware ESX Servers, Continuous Monitoring, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Incident Management, IT Management, Network Performance Management, Linux, Cloud Management, Infrastructure Security, Servers, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Operations, Design

    4.8 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Reports, Software Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Software, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Eclipse (Software), Laboratory Testing, Test Script Development, Program Development, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture

    4.5 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Business Continuity Planning, Compliance Management, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Financial Regulations, Financial Controls, Operational Risk, Bank Regulations, Business Continuity, Security Management, Financial Services, Market Trend, Financial Systems, Workforce Development, Banking, Blockchain

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Ideation, Scenario Testing, Solution Design, Software Versioning

    4.8 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Marketing Analytics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Tools, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, Meta Ads Manager, Digital Marketing, Data Capture, Application Programming Interface (API), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, Data Integration, Analytics, Data Analysis, Advertising

    4.8 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Introduction to NGINX

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Firewall, Linux, Network Administration, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Server Administration, Application Deployment, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Network Security, Servers, Configuration Management, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    John Wiley & Sons

    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, File Management, Image Quality, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photography, Data Import/Export, File Systems, Data Maintenance, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cloud Storage, Post-Production, AI powered creativity, Image Analysis, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Editing, Fine-tuning

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Delivery

    4.5 stars, 3.7K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, digital literacy, Systems Design, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Hardware Architecture, Agile Software Development, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Productivity

    4.6 stars, 362 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (362) · Beginner · 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

  • Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI: Microsoft
  • Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
  • IT Infrastructure Monitoring: Prometheus, Nagios, and Zabbix: EDUCBA
  • FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner: Google
  • Marketing Analytics Foundation: Meta
  • Introduction to NGINX: KodeKloud
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons

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