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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


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Value Creation Through Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Business Modeling, Cold Calling, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Technology Roadmaps, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Sales Process, Technology Strategies, Market Analysis, Target Market, Marketing, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Ideation, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    723 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Automation Engineering, Embedded Software, Electronics, Semiconductors, Test Equipment, Medical Devices, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Reliability, Product Testing, Network Protocols

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    321 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Migrating to the AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Migration, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Database Management Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    256 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, IT Security Architecture, Technical Support and Services, Malware Protection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Using Git for Distributed Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Development Environment, Linux

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    596 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    C++程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), File I/O, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Maintainability, Software Design, Data Structures, Algorithms, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    813 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Testing, Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Microsoft Windows

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    C

    Coursera

    Canva Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Event Marketing, Presentations, Video Editing, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Typography, Storytelling, Interactive Design, Marketing Design, Cross-Channel Marketing, Brand Strategy, Social Media, Logo Design, Layout Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    AI para docentes: Transforma tu enseñanza con ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Educational Materials, Prompt Engineering, Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, AI Security, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Natural Language Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    720 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon

    Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Maintainability, Debugging, Data Structures

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Value Creation Through Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
  • Migrating to the AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services
  • Threat Response: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go: Kennesaw State University
  • Using Git for Distributed Development: The Linux Foundation
  • C++程序设计: Peking University
  • Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Canva Essentials: Coursera

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