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Application Security Courses

Application Security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) integration, and penetration testing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and static analysis tools, showing how these resources are used to identify and mitigate security risks in applications.

Popular Application Security Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build a Certification Study Guide: PCNE Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Google Gemini, LLM Application, Information Architecture

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Docker (Software), Containerization

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Support for Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Digital Transformation, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, System Support, Help Desk Support, Technical Support and Services, Networking Hardware, Servers, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Server Administration, Data Security, Hardware Architecture, System Configuration, IT Infrastructure, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage Technologies

    4.9 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Electrical Characterization: MOSFETs

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Components, Laboratory Research, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronics

    4.6 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Implementation and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Databases, Database Systems, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Access, Application Development, Java, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    4.7 stars, 68 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Linux Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps

    4.5 stars, 160 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (160) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Zabbix: Configure, Monitor & Secure IT Systems

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, VMware ESX Servers, Continuous Monitoring, System Configuration, Incident Management, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Servers, Linux, Security Controls, Windows Servers, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Package and Software Management, Databases

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Spring Boot with Embedded Database

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Database Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Spring Framework, Data Modeling, Database Development, Database Software, Data Mapping, Application Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Requirements Analysis, Data Persistence

    4.4 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (30) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Network Implementations and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Disaster Recovery, General Networking, Network Administration, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Computer Security, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Network Routing, Cryptography, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Mastering HR Competencies: Case Studies and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, HR Tech, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Professional Networking, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Branding

    4.4 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Analysis

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Build a Certification Study Guide: PCNE Exam Prep: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Dell Technologies Technical Support for Hardware: Dell
  • Electrical Characterization: MOSFETs: Arizona State University
  • Relational Database Implementation and Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Getting Started with Linux Terminal: Coursera
  • Zabbix: Configure, Monitor & Secure IT Systems: EDUCBA
  • Spring Boot with Embedded Database: Coursera
  • Network Implementations and Operations: Packt
  • Mastering HR Competencies: Case Studies and Leadership: Board Infinity

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