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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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    Packt

    TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Application Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Discover the Possibilities

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Business Transformation, Data Integration, Case Studies, Technology Strategies, ChatGPT, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Large Language Modeling, Business Process Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Core

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Business Logic

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Meta

    Database Clients

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Development, Django (Web Framework), Query Languages, Database Management, Database Application, SQL, Databases, Stored Procedure, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Data Engineering Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, MongoDB, IBM Cognos Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, NoSQL, Apache Spark, IBM DB2, Big Data, Dashboard Creation, Data Integration, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Database Architecture and Administration, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Claude Code: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, Integrated Development Environments, Agentic Workflows, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Workflows, Software Development, GitHub, AI Personalization, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Agile Software Development, Embedded Systems, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, System Programming, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Application Deployment, Operating Systems, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Build Tools

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability and the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Sustainable Architecture, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Economics

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    428 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption, System Configuration, Authentications, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Sampling (Statistics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Variance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking 101

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security, Web Applications

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003): Packt
  • GenAI in Business: Discover the Possibilities: University of Michigan
  • IBM COBOL Core: IBM
  • Database Clients: Meta
  • Data Engineering Capstone Project: IBM
  • Mastering Claude Code: From Setup to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series: Packt
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials: Macquarie University

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