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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


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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Content for Practitioners: Software

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, GitHub Copilot, Agentic Workflows, CI/CD, LangGraph, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Application Deployment, Test Automation, AI Product Strategy, Agentic systems, Enterprise Application Management, Continuous Monitoring, Technology Strategies, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Microarchitecture, Software Development, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Secure Coding, Build Tools, Application Security, Computer Architecture, System Configuration, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, Application Development, C++ (Programming Language)

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    208 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design Patterns, Git (Version Control System), GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GitHub, Collaborative Software, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    419 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    684 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Security Strategy, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Planning, Security Controls, Policy Development, Contract Compliance, Business Continuity Planning, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Business Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    Endpoint & Wireless Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Authentications, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, System Configuration, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security Manager Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Event Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Corporate Communications, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Network Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, 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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Design Software, Mockups, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Workflows, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Software Architecture, AI Integrations, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Support for Software

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Operating System Administration, Technical Support, System Support, Technical Support and Services, Remote Access Systems, Debugging, Issue Tracking, Performance Tuning, Software Installation, Patch Management, Microsoft Office

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Agentic AI Content for Practitioners: Software: Coursera
  • Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development: Arm
  • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera
  • TDD – Desenvolvimento de Software Guiado por Testes: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University
  • Information Security Governance: LearnKartS
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
  • Endpoint & Wireless Security: Total Seminars
  • Cyber Security Manager Certificate: Macquarie University
  • Network Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking: Board Infinity

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