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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

    Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Design, Design Software, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Engineering

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

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

    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development

    ★ 4.6 (384) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Generative AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Safety Culture, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Generative AI, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Anomaly Detection, Data Security, Security Strategy, Network Security, Security Software, Change Management, Machine Learning Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    California Institute of the Arts

    Основы графического дизайна

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Design Software, Color Theory, Layout Design

    ★ 4.9 (533) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    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 (231) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Rice University

    Parallel Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Java, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Computer Science

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Project Management

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, FinTech, Data Sharing, Public Key Infrastructure, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Network Model, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Authentications, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Transformation

    ★ 4.1 (234) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Colorado System

    Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization, Performance Measurement, Data Warehousing, Interactive Data Visualization, MicroStrategy, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Data Strategy, Performance Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Decision Making

    ★ 4.5 (651) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Pearson
  • SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI for Cybersecurity: LearnQuest
  • Основы графического дизайна: California Institute of the Arts
  • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
  • Parallel Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I): Coursera

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