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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Software Development with ChatGPT: Generating Code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, Debugging, ChatGPT, Development Environment, Technical Documentation, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Development, Application Development

    4.3 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (22) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Endpoint Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Endpoint Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Remote Access Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Deployment, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Infrastructure Architecture, Communication Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Software Versioning

    4.7 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Engineering, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de UX y de los requisitos de software

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Human Computer Interaction, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Unified Modeling Language, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Prototyping, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, User Requirements Documents, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, System Requirements, Interaction Design, Functional Specification, Requirements Elicitation, Software Development, Process Driven Development

    4.9 stars, 181 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (181) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cisco Switching, IPv6, Security & Network Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Firewall, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Networking, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Google

    Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    4.8 stars, 7.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (7.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Information Technology and Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Governance, Enterprise Security, Human Factors (Security)

    4.9 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Architecture Review, Secure Coding, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing, Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Docker Security, Troubleshooting and DCA Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), DevSecOps, Hardening, Containerization, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Devops Tools, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, DevOps, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Linux, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, OS Process Management, Risk Management, Performance Measurement

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Security Strategy

    4.5 stars, 79 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Software Development with ChatGPT: Generating Code with AI: Coursera
  • Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities: Whizlabs
  • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Endpoint Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud: Pearson
  • Fundamentos de UX y de los requisitos de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Cisco Switching, IPv6, Security & Network Optimization: Packt
  • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
  • Information Technology and Security Principles: Packt
  • Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms: SkillUp

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