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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

    Client Needs and Software Requirements

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Functional Requirement, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Software Design, Acceptance Testing, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development

    4.8 stars, 3.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução ao Teste de Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Tools, Test Planning, Test Case, Functional Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing

    4.8 stars, 547 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (547) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Code Reusability, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices

    4.5 stars, 532 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (532) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    SQL for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Development, SQL, Transaction Processing, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Unit Testing, Data Cleansing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design

    4.2 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Security Hardening

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Information Assurance, Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Data Capture, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Data Integrity

    4.9 stars, 69 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (69) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Exploitation techniques, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.5 stars, 114 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (114) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    AI-Powered Software Development Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture

    4.3 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (70) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Integration, Collaborative Software, Continuous Deployment, Version Control, Software Development Methodologies

    4.6 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Software Project Planning & Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Project Estimation, Database Development, Database Design, Scheduling, Oracle Databases, Stakeholder Engagement, Oracle SQL Developer, Scope Management, Relational Databases, Team Management, Cost Estimation, Database Application, SQL, Agile Project Management, Estimation, Project Planning, Software Engineering, Risk Management, Functional Requirement

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, AI literacy, Software Versioning, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, Project Management

    4.3 stars, 245 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (245) · Intermediate · 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

  • Client Needs and Software Requirements: University of Alberta
  • Introdução ao Teste de Software: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SQL for Software Developers: Codio
  • Mastering Software Development in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Security Hardening: Google
  • Data Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • JavaScript Security: Infosec
  • AI-Powered Software Development Certification: Simplilearn
  • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation

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