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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 Alberta

    Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Java Programming, System Design and Implementation, Java, Diagram Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Application Design

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Learn Core Java from Scratch - Hands-On Training - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Development Environment, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Data Structures, Program Development, Data Persistence, Software Architecture, Debugging, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, File Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Sales Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 3.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    MLOps: Build & Deploy ML Systems

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, AWS SageMaker, DevOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Model Training, Fraud detection, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, AI Workflows, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Application Lifecycle Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    LookML: Data Modeling and Dashboard Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Analysis, Data Analysis, Ad Hoc Analysis, Data Maintenance, SQL, Database Development, Database Design, Data Store, Query Languages, Business Intelligence, Usability Testing, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Access, Google Cloud Platform, Data Validation

    4.7 stars, 430 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (430) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    LearnKartS

    Docker Fundamentals and Container Management

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Devops Tools, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Nginx, OS Process Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Software Installation, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Application Lifecycle Management, Command-Line Interface, Servers, Software Versioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    University of Pennsylvania

    Regulatory Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Information Privacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Health Information Management, Risk Management, Business Strategy

    4.8 stars, 2.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming for Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Design, C and C++, Computer Architecture, Maintainability, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Computer Hardware, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Secure Coding, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Kubernetes Workloads and Application Management

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Data Persistence, Multi-Cloud, Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Application Deployment, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Amazon Web Services, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, Configuration Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Platform Orchestration

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Microsoft Power Platform, Decision Intelligence, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, Business Process Automation, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Architecture, Software As A Service, Operational Excellence, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Risk Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI-Assisted Web Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, UI Components, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, Gemini, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Development, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (82) · Beginner · 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

  • Design Patterns: University of Alberta
  • Learn Core Java from Scratch - Hands-On Training - 2026: Packt
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • MLOps: Build & Deploy ML Systems: Edureka
  • LookML: Data Modeling and Dashboard Delivery: Google Cloud
  • Docker Fundamentals and Container Management: LearnKartS
  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Regulatory Compliance: University of Pennsylvania
  • C Programming for Hardware: Dartmouth College
  • Kubernetes Workloads and Application Management: Packt

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