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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

    Universidad de los Andes

    Ciberseguridad

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Incident Management, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Security Management

    4.7 stars, 571 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (571) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Systems and Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Analysis, IT Management, Process Improvement, Business Technologies, Business Process Reengineering, IT Infrastructure, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Business Solutions, Operating Systems, Process Management, Digital Transformation, Information Privacy, Systems Thinking, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Alberta

    Service-Oriented Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Software Design, JSON, Android Development

    4.5 stars, 599 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Canva Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Event Marketing, Presentations, Video Editing, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Prompt Engineering Tools, Color Theory, Typography, Storytelling, Interactive Design, Marketing Design, Cross-Channel Marketing, Visual Design, Brand Strategy, Social Media, Logo Design, Layout Design, Social Media Content

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Nanjing University

    用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Financial Data, Data Structures, Financial Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Processing, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Capture, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Python Programming, Data Wrangling, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Trupeer Tutorial: Screen Recordings to Videos & SOPs

    Skills you'll gain: Training Records Management, Writing and Editing, Video Production, Standard Operating Procedure, Technical Documentation, Media Production, Video Editing, Content Creation, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Brand Management, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, AI Integrations, Automation, Product Knowledge, Employee Onboarding, Business Operations, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), SQL, Database Management, Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Design, Continuous Integration, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Version Control, ASP.NET, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Debugging, Relational Databases, Secure Coding, .NET Framework, Microsoft Copilot, Scalability, Graph Theory, Data Structures

    4.5 stars, 403 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (403) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Security Software, Cyber Operations, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Remote Access Systems, Test Tools, Windows PowerShell, System Testing, Command-Line Interface

    4.8 stars, 203 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (203) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Projects, Dialogs, and Electron Features

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Debugging, Application Development, Node.JS, Application Design, Web Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Build Tools, User Interface (UI), System Programming, Application Deployment, UI Components, Package and Software Management, File I/O, Data Storage, Web Content

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Instagram Content Creator Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Video Editing, Content Scheduling, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Content, Canva (Software), Content Optimization, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Paid media, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, Analytics, Visual Design, Marketing

    4.1 stars, 775 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (775) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Hands-On Blockchain for Python Developers

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    GPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, C and C++, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, System Programming, Program Development, OS Process Management, Machine Learning

    3 stars, 212 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3 (212) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Ciberseguridad: Universidad de los Andes
  • Information Systems and Business Strategy: John Wiley & Sons
  • Service-Oriented Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Canva Essentials: Coursera
  • 用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
  • Trupeer Tutorial: Screen Recordings to Videos & SOPs: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies: Microsoft
  • Projects, Dialogs, and Electron Features: Packt
  • Instagram Content Creator Pro: Coursera

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