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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 Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Data Structures, Test Automation, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Tools, Test Case, Software Testing

    4.6 stars, 732 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (732) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Madecraft

    HR Guidelines Everyone Should Know

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Relations, Human Resource Management, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Analysis, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation Management, Full Cycle Recruitment, Human Resources Software, Training and Development, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Compliance Training, Performance Management, Workers Compensation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Gerencia de Tecnologías de Información

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Business Architecture, Design Thinking, Process Analysis, Cloud Services, Computer Security Incident Management, Product Lifecycle Management, User Story, Data Storytelling, Corporate Communications, Kotlin, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Engineering Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Systems Thinking, Project Management, Environmental Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Feasibility Studies, Financial Statement Analysis

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Earn a degree
    Earn a degree
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Test Script Development, Application Development, Application Design, Application Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Development Environment, Frontend Integration, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Interoperability, Command-Line Interface

    4.5 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 3: Working Programs

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Systems Architecture, Program Development, File I/O, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Data Access, Data Mapping, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    SkillUp

    Generative AI for Product Strategy, UX, and Launch

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Agile Product Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Roadmaps, Product Design, Google Gemini, Product Requirements, Generative AI, Stakeholder Management, Usability Testing, Competitive Analysis, User Experience, Ideation, Market Analysis, Financial Analysis

    4.5 stars, 854 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (854) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Master of Science in Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Software Quality Assurance, Object Oriented Design, Generative AI, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Text Mining, Software Testing, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Convolutional Neural Networks, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Data Governance, Unsupervised Learning, Process Mapping, Project Closure, Cybersecurity, Classification Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Engineering Management

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • I

    IBM

    Forecasting & Scenario Development with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Data, Trend Analysis, Financial Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Contingency Planning, Responsible AI, Budgeting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Decision Intelligence, Financial Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Financial Planning, Decision Support Systems, Performance Stress Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Microsoft

    Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Process Design, Workflow Management, Dashboard Creation, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Application Development, Process Modeling, Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Application Design

    4.2 stars, 355 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (355) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Positivity, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Resilience, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Culture Transformation, Agile Project Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing

    4.3 stars, 158 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (158) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Microarchitecture, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Design Software, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Simulations

    4.3 stars, 862 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (862) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • HR Guidelines Everyone Should Know: Madecraft
  • Maestría en Gerencia de Tecnologías de Información: Universidad de los Andes
  • Decentralized Applications (Dapps): University at Buffalo
  • z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 3: Working Programs: IBM
  • Generative AI for Product Strategy, UX, and Launch: SkillUp
  • Master of Science in Engineering Management: Northeastern University
  • Forecasting & Scenario Development with AI: IBM
  • Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Agile Leadership: University of Colorado System

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