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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


  • K

    KodeKloud

    Master MariaDB: A Hands-On, Learn-by-Doing Database Course

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Containerization, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • P

    Packt

    Securing, Testing, and Extending ASP.NET Core Web APIs

    Skills you'll gain: GraphQL, ASP.NET, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Unit Testing, API Design, Restful API, Identity and Access Management, .NET Framework, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Maintainability, Integration Testing, Testability, User Accounts, Software Testing, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering, AI literacy, Brainstorming, AI powered creativity, Email Automation, Ideation, Timelines, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Taking Meeting Minutes, Concision, Business Writing

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Docker Compose and Container Orchestration

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), YAML, Containerization, Devops Tools, DevOps, Application Deployment, Enterprise Application Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Distributed Computing, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking, Application Lifecycle Management, Scalability, Load Balancing, MySQL, Configuration Management, WordPress, Data Persistence, Command-Line Interface

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    DeepLearning.AI

    Sequences, Time Series and Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Forecasting, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 5.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Closing (Sales), Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Ideation, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Innovation, Customer Insights, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Proposal Development, New Product Development, Sales Presentations, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Finance

    4.6 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Agentic AI Architectures with Patterns, Frameworks and MCP

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Context Engineering, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, LangChain, ChatGPT, Tool Calling, AI Integrations, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Context Management, Software Architecture, Deep Learning, Interoperability, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • 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
  • 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
  • I

    IE Business School

    Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Market Analysis, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Market Research, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Product Lining, Business Research, Strategic Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Value Propositions, Customer Acquisition Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Management, Target Market, Decision Making, Marketing

    4.5 stars, 6.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Master MariaDB: A Hands-On, Learn-by-Doing Database Course: KodeKloud
  • Securing, Testing, and Extending ASP.NET Core Web APIs: Packt
  • Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks: Google
  • Docker Compose and Container Orchestration: LearnKartS
  • Sequences, Time Series and Prediction: DeepLearning.AI
  • Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Agentic AI Architectures with Patterns, Frameworks and MCP: Packt
  • FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner: Google
  • Marketing Strategy: IE Business School

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