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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


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design Software, System Software

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Identity and Security Enforcement

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Architecture Review, Technical Communication, Authorization (Computing), IT Security Architecture, User Accounts, Cyber Security Policies, Information Technology, Web Development, Computer Science, Mobile Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    TDD – Desenvolvimento de Software Guiado por Testes

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, JUnit, Program Development, Test Case, Test Automation, Software Testing, Testability, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Application Design, Programming Principles

    4.7 stars, 419 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (419) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Authentications, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Network Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Routing Protocols, Network Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Architecture, Scalability, NSX-T Network Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Ingeniería de Software

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, LLM Application, Test Automation, Design Thinking, Unsupervised Learning, Process Analysis, User Story, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Organizational Strategy, Data Storytelling, Classification Algorithms, Kotlin, Stakeholder Management, Engineering Management, Technology Strategies, Site Reliability Engineering, API Design, Software As A Service

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Earn a degree
    Earn a degree
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Design Documents, Diagram Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Program Development, Computer Vision, Computer Programming

    4.2 stars, 1.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Maintainability, Network Engineering, Software Development Tools, API Testing, Restful API, Data Import/Export, Git (Version Control System), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Extensible Languages and XML, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Security Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Information Assurance, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Data Ethics, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    4.7 stars, 114 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • E

    Edureka

    Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Testing, Debugging, Test Case, Issue Tracking, Functional Testing, Unit Testing, Software Quality Assurance, System Testing, Test Tools, Acceptance Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Automation, Regression Testing, Quality Assurance, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Building

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Workflows, Application Development, Maintainability, AI Integrations, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Technical Review, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development: Board Infinity
  • Identity and Security Enforcement: Microsoft
  • TDD – Desenvolvimento de Software Guiado por Testes: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Cloud Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Network Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking: Board Infinity
  • Maestría en Ingeniería de Software: Universidad de los Andes
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
  • Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers: Packt
  • Security Concepts and Practices: ISC2

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