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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Property Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Market Liquidity, Accounts Payable

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Cyber-Social Learner: Introducing AI for Education

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Practical JavaScript: From Scratch to React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Event-Driven Programming, Authentications, Node.JS, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Full-Stack Web Development, OAuth, Webpack, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Application Design, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Package and Software Management, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, UI Components, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Java for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Java, Java Programming, Android Development, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Data Access, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development Tools, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic

    4.5 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Business Intelligence Software, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Management, Data Store, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis

    4.7 stars, 436 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (436) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, SQL, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Data Import/Export, Dashboard Creation, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence Software, Excel Formulas, Databases, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.8 stars, 424 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (424) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Pedagogy and Inclusive Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Formal Learning, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Instructional Design, Diversity Awareness, Learning Theory, Curriculum Development, Interactive Design

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Google

    Google Project Management (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Quality Management, Backlogs, Project Closure, Team Management, Project Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Scope Management, Project Implementation, Initiative and Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Project Management, Organizational Change

    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
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Facilitating Impactful Scrum Events

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Drive Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Methodology, User Story, Agile Project Management, Discussion Facilitation, Meeting Facilitation, Active Listening, Prioritization, Product Requirements, Strategic Prioritization, Planning, Constructive Feedback, Accountability, Curiosity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Statistics for Politics & International Relations with SPSS

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Reporting, Plot (Graphics), SPSS, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Research Reports, Report Writing, Histogram, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Data Entry, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, International Relations, IBM Cloud

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Infosec

    Computer Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, grep, Network Protocols, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Integrity, User Accounts, USB, Identity and Access Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption, System Configuration

    4.7 stars, 364 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (364) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Motion Design for Brand Assets and Short Animations

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Adobe After Effects, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Logo Design, Storytelling, Multimedia, Motion Graphics, Musical Composition, Video Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, File Management, Visual Storytelling, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphics Software, Knowledge of Apple Software, Data Import/Export, Timelines, Graphic Design

    4 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

  • Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Cyber-Social Learner: Introducing AI for Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Practical JavaScript: From Scratch to React: University of Michigan
  • Java for Android: Vanderbilt University
  • Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials: IBM
  • BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition): Corporate Finance Institute
  • Digital Pedagogy and Inclusive Learning Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Google Project Management (PT): Google
  • Facilitating Impactful Scrum Events: Scrum Alliance
  • Statistics for Politics & International Relations with SPSS: Sage Publications

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