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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

    Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, User Accounts

    ★ 4.8 (32) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Testing: An Introduction to TDD

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Java, Test Case

    ★ 3.6 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power Pivot Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Star Schema, Dashboard Creation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics

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

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

    IBM

    JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), GitHub, Javascript

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Telecommunications, Network Model, Networking Hardware, Virtual Networking

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Problem Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Support, Amazon Web Services, Technical Support and Services, Oral Expression, Customer and Client Support, Communication, Consultative Approaches, Technical Support, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Automation, Collaboration, Incident Management, Generative AI

    ★ 4.9 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    KodeKloud

    AWS Certified AI Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Data Ethics, Amazon Web Services, AI Integrations, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Education Software and Technology, Information Privacy, Encryption, Digital pedagogy, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning

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

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

    Coursera

    Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, User Accounts

    ★ 4.5 (149) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Communication, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Education Software and Technology, Grammar

    ★ 3 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial aplicada al Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), No-Code Development, Google Gemini, Lead Generation, Content Scheduling, Content Creation, Gemini, Social Media Content, Email Automation, Email Marketing, Make.com, AI powered creativity, Digital Media Strategy, Generative AI, Digital Content, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Product Design

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

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

    IBM

    Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Agile Project Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Restful API, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Applications, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Postman API Platform, Continuous Deployment

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Beginner · 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

  • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera
  • Java Testing: An Introduction to TDD: LearnQuest
  • Power Pivot Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project: IBM
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services
  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner: KodeKloud
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva: Coursera
  • Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself: Voxy

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