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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


  • G

    Google

    Google UX Design (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Presentations, Design Reviews, Software Design Documents, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Story, Storyboarding, Ideation, Mockups, Usability, Software Documentation

    4.9 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Real-Time Intelligence & Semantic Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Star Schema, Power BI, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Business Logic, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Data Pipelines, Process Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Capture

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Mainframe Technologies, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Unix, IBM DB2, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Database Management Systems, Hardware Architecture, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Architecture, Computing Platforms, System Programming, Linux, Control Panels

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Ethical AI: Balancing Tech and Humanity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Trustworthiness, AI literacy, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Business Ethics, Agile Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability Frameworks, Generative AI, Agile Methodology, AI Workflows, Governance, Accountability, Supervision

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to the Gemini App

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Product Automation, Ideation, Responsible AI, Content Creation, System Configuration, Web Applications, Editing, Writing and Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Unix Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix Shell, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Cloud Hosting, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File Management

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Social Media Marketing Course: Ads, Content, and AI title

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, LinkedIn, Paid media, Brand Management, Social Media Strategy, Pinterest, Social Media Management, Google Analytics, Content Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Advertising, TikTok, Facebook

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Environment and Resource Management, Spatial Data Analysis, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 742 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (742) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Database systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Database Development, Business Intelligence, Database Application, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Information Systems, Database Design, MongoDB, Scalability, Database Software

    4.3 stars, 703 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (703) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Principles of Macroeconomics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, International Finance, Financial Systems, Economics, Economic Development, Banking Services, International Relations, Production Process, Operational Efficiency, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Market, Banking, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Campaign Performance Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Performance Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Campaign Management, Data Presentation, Management Reporting, Performance Analysis, Marketing Operations, Business Reporting, Performance Measurement, Business Intelligence, Customer Insights, Return On Investment, Interactive Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Heriot-Watt University

    MSc Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Responsible AI, Database Management, Software Engineering, Software Design, Combinatorics, Requirements Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Database Software, Database Development, Software Architecture, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Project Scoping, Algorithms, Computer Science, Administration, Performance Measurement

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Google UX Design (PT): Google
  • Real-Time Intelligence & Semantic Modeling: Microsoft
  • IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner: IBM
  • Ethical AI: Balancing Tech and Humanity: Scrum Alliance
  • Introduction to the Gemini App: Google Cloud
  • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
  • Social Media Marketing Course: Ads, Content, and AI title: STARWEAVER
  • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
  • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Principles of Macroeconomics: Pearson

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