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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


  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Architecting Solutions on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Software Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Back-End Web Development, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.8 stars, 586 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (586) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Development Tools, Algorithms, Maintainability, Python Programming, Software Development, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Scripting

    4.5 stars, 613 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (613) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Security, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology Operations, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Network Support, Cloud Computing, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices

    4.6 stars, 293 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (293) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Understanding Generative AI Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, GitHub Copilot, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, Development Environment, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Machine Learning, .NET Framework, Software Installation, Microsoft Azure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Atchison Academy

    Risk Management for Scalable Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Solution Architecture, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Systems Architecture, Scalability, Continuous Monitoring, Software Architecture, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, System Monitoring, Incident Response, AI Enablement

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Oracle BI 12c Foundations: Architecture and Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, System Implementation, Operating System Administration, Oracle Cloud, Software Installation, Enterprise Application Management, Database Administration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, System Configuration, Management Reporting, Server Administration, User Provisioning, Business Reporting, Middleware, Data Management, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California San Diego

    Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, PySpark, File Systems, Analytics, Data Processing, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Storage, System Configuration, Python Programming

    4 stars, 3.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • P

    Packt

    Node.js Patterns: Streams, Design Patterns, and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Dataflow, Unit Testing, Data Pipelines, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Software Design Patterns, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Software Testing, Software Architecture, Middleware, Test Tools, Development Testing, System Testing, Test Engineering, Scalability, Microservices, Web Development, Javascript

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 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

  • Architecting Solutions on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification: IBM
  • Understanding Generative AI Core Concepts: Packt
  • Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Risk Management for Scalable Systems: Atchison Academy
  • Oracle BI 12c Foundations: Architecture and Administration: Packt
  • Hadoop Platform and Application Framework: University of California San Diego
  • Learn Core Java from Scratch - Hands-On Training - 2026: Packt
  • Design Patterns: University of Alberta

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