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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, R (Software), Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management, File Management, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.4 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Front-End Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, GitHub Copilot, Mobile Development, Semantic Web, Git (Version Control System)

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Building intelligent agent workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, AI Security, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Context Engineering, Context Management, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication

    ★ 2.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Laravel Protections

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, Security Controls, Data Security, Endpoint Security, Database Application, Web Applications, Cryptography, Object-Relational Mapping, Authentications, Data Access, Query Languages, Computer Programming

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Frontend Developer Interview Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, Professional Development, Programming Principles, Web Presence, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Javascript, Software Development

    ★ 4.5 (42) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Codio

    Object-Oriented Java: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Java, Computer Programming, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Computer Science

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 2

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (99) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    The Strategist's Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Asset Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Virtual Teams, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Innovation, Team Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Communication, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Empowerment

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Cybersecurity Governance: 16 Steps with NIST & ISO

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Cloud Standards, Risk Management Framework, IT Management, Information Privacy, Security Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Data Strategy, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Plan Execution, Strategic Leadership, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, Computing Platforms, Emerging Technologies, Governance

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Introduction to the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Front-End Web Development for Beginners: University of Washington
  • Building intelligent agent workflows: Microsoft
  • Laravel Protections: Infosec
  • Frontend Developer Interview Practice: Scrimba
  • Object-Oriented Java: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Learn Python: 2: Scrimba
  • Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • The Strategist's Challenge: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams: Coursera

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