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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


  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Developing Applications in Python on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Management, Cloud Applications, Databases, Amazon Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, API Gateway, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Python Programming, Cloud API, Application Deployment, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Application Development, Web Development, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    Governance and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Strategy, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity Planning, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Data Governance, Governance, Contingency Planning, Security Controls, Asset Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Y

    Yale University

    Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Philanthropy, Social Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Finance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Microservices, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Performance Testing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Flask (Web Framework), Performance Stress Testing, Continuous Monitoring

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Meta

    Database Clients

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Development, Django (Web Framework), Query Languages, Database Management, Database Application, SQL, Databases, Stored Procedure, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Development Environment, OpenAI API, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Databases, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Environment, System Configuration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Implementation of GenAI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Development Environment, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Science, Event Monitoring, Query Languages, Incident Response, Business Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Geospatial Mapping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Android Development, Application Development, Program Development, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    API Testing Using Rest Assured Test Automation Tool

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, JSON, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Software Testing, Test Tools, Integration Testing, Functional Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    309 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    STARWEAVER

    Automation for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Automation, Workflow Management, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Business Operations, IT Automation, Business Software, Process Mapping, Business Technologies, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Program Implementation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Developing Applications in Python on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Governance and Strategy: Infosec
  • Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration: Yale University
  • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork: Coursera
  • Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs: Duke University
  • Database Clients: Meta
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases: Scrimba
  • Implementation of GenAI Agents: Coursera
  • Splunk Search Expert 101: Splunk Inc.
  • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java: Coursera

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