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Application Security Courses

Application Security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) integration, and penetration testing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and static analysis tools, showing how these resources are used to identify and mitigate security risks in applications.


Popular Application Security Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Starweaver

    Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lund University

    Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Oncology, Patient Positioning, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Treatment Planning, Physics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    283 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Data Security, Data Management, Cloud Deployment, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    270 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    250 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Data Engineering on AWS - Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Engineering, Serverless Computing, CI/CD, Data Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Data Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Applications, Amazon CloudWatch, Terraform

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gen AI Apps: Transform Your Work

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Enterprise Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    DDoS Attacks and Defenses

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Network Security, Firewall, Digital Forensics, Code Review, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things, Servers

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    229 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Mobile Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Project Scoping, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Test Engineering, Cost Management, Contract Management, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Systems Thinking, Project Risk Management, Risk Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    157 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    273 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks: Starweaver
  • Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
  • Microsoft Azure SQL: Microsoft
  • AI and Public Health: DeepLearning.AI
  • Data Engineering on AWS - Foundations: Amazon Web Services
  • Gen AI Apps: Transform Your Work: Google Cloud
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees: Knowledge Accelerators

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