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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


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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, API Testing, Test Automation, Design Software, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Testing, AI Security, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cyber Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Security Architecture Review, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Security Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Management Reporting, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Performance Reporting, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Servers, Transaction Processing, Server Side

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Security Infrastructure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Data Security, Computer Security, Security Strategy, Application Security, IT Infrastructure, Data Integrity

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Infrastructure, Performance Stress Testing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Database Theory, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    252 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Debugging & Testing for Software Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Software Development Tools, Site Reliability Engineering, Event Monitoring, Incident Management, Test Tools, Development Environment, Memory Management, Incident Response, Performance Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Distributed Computing, CI/CD

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Laravel Additional Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Privacy, Data Sharing, Telecommuting, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Manage Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Event Monitoring, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Query Languages, Interactive Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification: Simplilearn
  • Cyber Security Technologies: Illinois Tech
  • Information Security Management Fundamentals: John Wiley & Sons
  • Cloud Application Security: University of Minnesota
  • Security Infrastructure Management: Codio
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM
  • Debugging & Testing for Software Delivery: Edureka
  • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
  • Laravel Additional Security: Infosec

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