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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


  • 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

  • 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

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Database Application, Cloud-Based Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N

    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 stars, 685 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    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

    5 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Key Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Hardening, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment

    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
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Ingeniería de Software

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

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Earn a degree
    Earn a degree
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Package and Software Management, R (Software), Data Visualization Software, Program Development, Code Review, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Software Technical Review, Software Testing

    4 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Computer Security

    4.7 stars, 634 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Security & Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Authentications, Hardening, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Engineering, Security Software, Human Factors (Security), Safety Standards, Operational Performance Management, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Security Concepts and Practices: ISC2
  • Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers: Packt
  • Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University
  • Dell Technologies Technical Support for Software: Dell
  • Bitcoin Security Foundations: AI CERTs
  • Generative AI Course in Software Building: Simplilearn
  • Maestría en Ingeniería de Software: Universidad de los Andes
  • Mastering Software Development in R Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System

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