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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


  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Risk Management, Hazard Analysis, Project Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Analysis Software, Qualitative Research, Resilience

    ★ 4.7 (69) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Columbia University

    Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.5 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Software Visualization, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Linux

    ★ 4.7 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Virginia

    Customer-Centric IT Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Information Technology Architecture, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Thinking, Process Design, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Threat Management, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, Project Portfolio Management, Technical Communication

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

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

    Google Cloud

    Gmail en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Workspace, Email Security, Email Automation, Productivity Software, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Organizational Skills, Writing, Security Awareness

    ★ 4.8 (386) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Codio

    Introduction to Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), File Management, Virtualization, Computer Programming Tools, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, System Software, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Programming, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C and C++

    ★ 4.6 (319) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Board Infinity

    Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microservices, Containerization, DevOps, ASP.NET, CI/CD, .NET Framework, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Web Services, Continuous Delivery, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Test Automation, Application Deployment, Development Testing

    ★ 4.2 (54) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Application Development, Python Programming, Internet Of Things, Development Environment

    ★ 4.7 (308) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google

    Foundations of Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Sprint Retrospectives, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies

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

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

    Packt

    Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Devops Tools, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Code Review, File Systems, Development Environment, File Management, Web Presence, System Configuration, Software Documentation

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Responsible AI, Sales, Sales Pipelines, Customer Engagement, Taking Meeting Minutes, Data Ethics, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Productivity Software

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Financial Accounting Explained

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Business Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (106) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing: Columbia University
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • Customer-Centric IT Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Gmail en Español: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Operating Systems: Codio
  • Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET: Board Infinity
  • Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies: University of California San Diego
  • Foundations of Agile Project Management: Google
  • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt

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