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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


  • M

    MathWorks

    MATLAB Skills for the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Matlab, No-Code Development, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, UI Components, Code Reusability, Mathematical Modeling, Data Visualization, Interactive Design, LLM Application, Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de cero a analista de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Extract, Transform, Load, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Package and Software Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Python Programming, Jupyter, Graphing, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Computing Platforms

    ★ 4.1 (95) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    LearnKartS

    Advanced Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Application Deployment, Webhook Security, Data Storage, Security Controls, Authentications, Network Model, YAML, Virtual Networking, Data Persistence, Scalability

    ★ 3.4 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Cyber Operations, Encryption, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Network Architecture, Event Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Cloud Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Network Support, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Kubernetes, Firewall

    ★ 5 (12) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Desarrollo del lado servidor: NodeJS, Express y MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Development, MongoDB, Application Deployment, OAuth, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, NoSQL, Data Persistence, Software Testing, Routing Protocols

    ★ 4.2 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Introduction to Next.js

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Deployment, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Routing Protocols, Frontend Performance, Responsive Web Design, Configuration Management, Scalability

    ★ 4.5 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Blockchain and Cryptography Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cyber Risk, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

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

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

    Microsoft

    Power Platform in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Workflow Management, Dashboard Creation, Business Process Automation, Data Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Application Development, Automation, Business Process, Data Modeling, Business Software, Data Integration

    ★ 4 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Objective-C App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Memory Management, Prototyping, Mobile Development, C and C++, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    ★ 4.6 (558) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review

    ★ 4.4 (81) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

  • MATLAB Skills for the AI Era: MathWorks
  • Python: de cero a analista de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Advanced Docker: LearnKartS
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Desarrollo del lado servidor: NodeJS, Express y MongoDB: Universidad Austral
  • Introduction to Next.js: Coursera
  • Blockchain and Cryptography Overview: SkillUp
  • Power Platform in Business Analysis: Microsoft

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