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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

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Awareness, Security Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring

    ★ 4.8 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business Consultants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, AI Security, Management Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Consulting, AI Enablement, Risking, Technical Consulting, Microsoft Copilot, Quality Assurance, AI powered creativity, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Automation, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.6 (232) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    IBM

    Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Private Cloud, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, User Accounts, IBM Cloud, Unix Shell, File Management, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Cloud Computing

    ★ 4.7 (237) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Scrimba

    Learn to code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Mobile Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Program Development, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Git (Version Control System), AI Integrations, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Development, Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

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

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

    L&T EduTech

    Building Smarter: BIM in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Virtual Reality, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Facility Management and Maintenance, Autodesk, Collaborative Software, Structural Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Drafting and Engineering Design, Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Structural Engineering, As-Built Drawings

    ★ 4.5 (157) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    How to create a Jira SCRUM project

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Workflow Management, Run Chart, Project Planning, Project Management, Prioritization, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (506) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Productivity Software, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Business Process Automation, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles

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

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

    Coursera

    Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration

    ★ 4.5 (681) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Cloud Services

    ★ 4.7 (147) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Get started with Asana

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Team Management, User Accounts

    ★ 4.7 (166) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Blockchain, General Lending, Derivatives, FinTech, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Token Optimization, Securities (Finance), Digital Assets, Liquidation, Portfolio Management

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

    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

  • Threat Investigation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
  • Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems: IBM
  • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
  • Building Smarter: BIM in Practice: L&T EduTech
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • How to create a Jira SCRUM project: Coursera
  • Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros: Coursera
  • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera
  • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt

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