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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Linux Terminal

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    155 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Build an expense tracker app in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Python Programming, Data Modeling, Development Environment, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Project Documentation, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Implementation of GenAI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Development Environment, Generative AI, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Virtual Environment, Performance Testing, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Capacity Management, Google Cloud Platform, Scalability, Application Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Data Security, Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Development Environment, Encryption, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Animations, Google Analytics, Prototyping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Application Deployment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Wesleyan University

    Machine Learning for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    327 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Innovation, Marketing, Market Research, Product Management, Product Development, Business Strategies, Business Solutions, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Google App Engine, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Virtualization, Network Routing, Network Security, Firewall, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Selenium Python Automation Testing and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Continuous Integration, Functional Testing, Automation, Scripting, Web Scraping, UI Components, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File Management, Development Environment, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Efficiency and Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Numerical Analysis, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with Linux Terminal: Coursera
  • Build an expense tracker app in Django: Coursera
  • Implementation of GenAI Agents: Coursera
  • Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción: Universidad de los Andes
  • Machine Learning for Data Analysis: Wesleyan University
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 6: Pearson
  • Entrepreneurship Capstone : University of Maryland, College Park
  • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - 日本語版: Google Cloud

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