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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

    Get started with Microsoft Planner

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Project Management Software, Delegation Skills, Project Planning, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Team Management

    ★ 3.9 (21) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Concepts in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, MySQL, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation, Database Development, Relational Databases

    ★ 3.9 (29) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with Apache Cassandra

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, NoSQL, Database Systems, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, System Monitoring, Data Maintenance, Distributed Computing, Application Security, Data Modeling, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Java Classes and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Computer Programming

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Architectural Rendering Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, 3D Assets, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Functional Design, Graphical Tools, Simulations, Fine-tuning

    ★ 4.8 (69) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    SAS

    AI Literacy: Responsible, Trustworthy, Effective

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Agentic systems, AI Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Agentic Workflows, Discussion Facilitation, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, SAS (Software), Analytics, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep DP-700: Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Azure Synapse Analytics, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, Data Engineering, Transact-SQL, Star Schema, Databricks, Power BI, PySpark, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Apache Spark, Analytics, Data Analysis, SQL, Azure Active Directory, Advanced Analytics, Microsoft Copilot

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Python Packages for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Science, Data Processing, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Structures

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

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

    Coursera

    GenAI for Digital Marketing and Ecommerce Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Digital Analysis, E-Commerce, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection

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

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

    University of London

    Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing

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

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

    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support - 100-140

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Peripheral Devices, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Desktop Support, Technical Support and Services, Threat Management, Help Desk Support, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Services, Active Directory, Cybersecurity, Mac OS, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, IT Management, Cloud Security

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

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Succession Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Delegation Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Engineering Management, Team Building, People Management, Diversity Awareness, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Telecommuting, Talent Management, Leadership, Leadership Development

    ★ 4.4 (19) · 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

  • Get started with Microsoft Planner: Coursera
  • Concepts in SQL: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Apache Cassandra: Whizlabs
  • Java Classes and Objects: Coursera
  • 3ds Max Architectural Rendering Masterclass: EDUCBA
  • AI Literacy: Responsible, Trustworthy, Effective: SAS
  • Exam Prep DP-700: Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate: Whizlabs
  • Python Packages for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GenAI for Digital Marketing and Ecommerce Analysts: Coursera
  • Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System: University of London

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