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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


  • U

    University of London

    ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, Innovation

    ★ 4.6 (200) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Plan Execution, Supply Chain, Governance, Supply Chain Management, Business Transformation, FinTech, Supply Chain Systems, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Logistics, Cryptography

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

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

    University of Michigan

    Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Compassion

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Peking University

    操作系统与虚拟化安全

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Computer Security, Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Operating Systems, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, System Software, Secure Coding, Program Development, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Integrity

    ★ 3.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Integration

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

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Data Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, SQL, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Accounting, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Compilation, Python Programming

    ★ 4.4 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Estructuras de datos de Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Development Environment, Data Storage

    ★ 4.8 (22) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introdução ao Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Internet Of Things, Social Network Analysis, Text Mining, Apache Hadoop, Business Intelligence, Social Media Analytics, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Science, Fraud detection, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies

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

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    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Test Script Development, Scripting, Version Control, Test Automation, IT Automation, Email Automation, Test Tools, Software Testing, Cloud API, Scripting Languages, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Ethics, Scalability, Python Programming, File I/O, Productivity

    ★ 3.7 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Techniques for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Construction Engineering, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Construction, Construction Management, ArcGIS, Relational Databases, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Global Positioning Systems, Data Mapping, Building Information Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Survey Creation, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    ★ 4.3 (75) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Meta

    Database Engineer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Systems, Databases, Database Application, Database Software, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development

    ★ 3.9 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Product Planning, Business Strategies, Plan Execution, Business Modeling, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Video Production, Project Planning, Business Architecture, Professional Networking, Presentations, Operating Budget, Innovation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Ideation, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (339) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum: University of London
  • Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
  • 操作系统与虚拟化安全: Peking University
  • Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI): Johns Hopkins University
  • Accounting Data Analytics with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Estructuras de datos de Python: University of Michigan
  • Introdução ao Big Data : Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Geospatial Techniques for Engineers: L&T EduTech

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