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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Private Cloud, Firewall, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface

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

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

    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Implementation and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Java, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Media Strategy, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Test Tools, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Driving engagement, Web Applications, Sales

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

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

    Coursera

    Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Prioritization, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy - Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Management, Data Management, Auditing, Audit Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Metrics

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Data Import/Export, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Kafka Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Live Streaming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming

    ★ 3.9 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Managing Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Database Administration, Database Development, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Analysis

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

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

    Universidad de los Andes

    Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Responsible AI, Model Optimization, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    EDUCBA

    Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming, File Systems, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Data Cleansing, Functional Design, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, File Management, UI Components, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.8 (59) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    Linux on LinuxONE

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux, Performance Tuning, Linux Servers, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Applications, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Mainframe Computing, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Networking, AI Integrations, Networking Hardware, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Payment Systems, Governance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Inclusion, Banking Services, Financial Systems, Payment Processing, Innovation, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    ★ 4.7 (189) · 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

  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Relational Database Implementation and Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics: University of California, Irvine
  • Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail: Coursera
  • Introduction to Privacy - Part 3: Infosec
  • Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Kafka Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Managing Relational Databases: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático: Universidad de los Andes
  • Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP: EDUCBA

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