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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Security Management

    ★ 4.6 (160) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Microservices, Service Level, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Network Architecture, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Restful API, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Storage, Service Management, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery

    ★ 4.7 (7.2K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, C and C++, Linux Servers, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

    ★ 4.6 (451) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Java FullStack Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, Data Structures, Spring Boot, Eclipse (Software), Restful API, Java Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Model View Controller, Software Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java, Computer Programming Tools, Application Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Spring Framework, Object Oriented Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    ★ 4.4 (870) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Java Programming, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    ★ 4.4 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Customer Relationship Management, Media Buying, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Analysis, Campaign Management, Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Paid media, Analytics

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Data Visualization in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Tree Maps, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Geospatial Mapping

    ★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Research Data Management and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Storage, File Management, Data Security, Metadata Management, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Data Access, Version Control

    ★ 4.7 (749) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of DeepSeek: Architecture, Reasoning & Prompting

    Skills you'll gain: Deepseek, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Model Training, Gemini, Generative Model Architectures, Model Optimization, Reinforcement Learning, Open Source Technology, Data Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Type and Visual Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Thinking, Visual Design, Creativity, Strategic Communication, Design Elements And Principles, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Desktop Support, OS Process Management, Network Security, Package and Software Management, Information Technology, IT Automation, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation

    ★ 4.6 (168) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Hardening, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, System Requirements, Network Protocols, OS Process Management

    ★ 4.4 (360) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mastering Operating Systems: Illinois Tech
  • Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process: Google Cloud
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Java FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
  • Parallel programming: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
  • Data Visualization in Excel: Macquarie University
  • Research Data Management and Sharing: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Foundations of DeepSeek: Architecture, Reasoning & Prompting: Packt
  • Type and Visual Organization: University of Colorado Boulder

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