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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


  • 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 (7.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Security Operations Center (SOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Stakeholder Communications, Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Network Analysis, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Automation

    ★ 4.8 (355) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology, Encryption

    ★ 4.7 (307) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Testing Training

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Acceptance Testing, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Generative AI, Test Data, Test Case, AI literacy, Requirements Analysis, Software Documentation

    ★ 4.3 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Computer Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Data Loss Prevention

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development

    ★ 4.6 (445) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Machine Learning, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework

    ★ 4.6 (239) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Memory Management, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Code Review, Software Technical Review, Software Design, Make.com

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Crisis Management, Generative AI, LLM Application, Incident Response, Responsible AI, AI literacy, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Cyber Governance, AI powered creativity, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.8 (8.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Token Optimization, Multimodal Prompts, Version Control, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

    ★ 4.8 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Software Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Sales Process, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Market Analysis, Sales, Specialized Sales, Technical Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Market Opportunities, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer Communications Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Software Design, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language, Diagram Design

    ★ 4.6 (208) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
  • Security Operations Center (SOC): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Infosec
  • Generative AI in Software Testing Training : Simplilearn
  • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM
  • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
  • AI Security: Infosec
  • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University

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