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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Linux Servers, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Containerization, Network Switches

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

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

    Salesforce

    Bases para el éxito en el desarrollo de ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Constructive Feedback, Sales Development, Collaboration, Prioritization, Teamwork, Tenacity, Personal Development, Optimism, Team Collaboration, Stress Management, Persistence, Sales, Salesforce, Software As A Service, Accountability

    ★ 4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Scrimba

    Open-source AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Model Deployment, Open Source Technology, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Application Frameworks, Web Applications

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Pennsylvania

    Driving Operational Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Business Process Management, Resource Planning, Return On Investment, Capacity Management, Customer Retention, Resource Utilization, Loss Prevention, Customer Demand Planning, Customer experience improvement

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    MySQL with Information Technology

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Management Information Systems, SQL

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • X

    Xbox

    Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design

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

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Theory of the Firm

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Economics, Business Operations, Supply And Demand, Price Negotiation, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

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

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

    Google Cloud

    Integrate Generative AI Into Your Data Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Processing, Prompt Engineering

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Michigan State University

    Low Poly Art For Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Video Game Development, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop

    ★ 4.3 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Using probability distributions for real world problems in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Probability

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Management Approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, General Networking, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Command-Line Interface, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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

  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bases para el éxito en el desarrollo de ventas: Salesforce
  • Open-source AI Models: Scrimba
  • Driving Operational Performance: University of Pennsylvania
  • MySQL with Information Technology: Coursera
  • Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles: Xbox
  • The Theory of the Firm: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Integrate Generative AI Into Your Data Workflow: Google Cloud
  • CompTIA Network+ (N10-008): Packt
  • Low Poly Art For Video Games: Michigan State University

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