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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


  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Responsible AI Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Preprocessing

    ★ 4.2 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    TOTAL CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) v15

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Displays, USB, Wireless Networks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Display Devices, Virtual Machines, General Networking, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Computing Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Network Support, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Memory Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Calendar Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Excel, Resource Utilization, Project Controls, Excel Macros, Project Performance, Resource Management, Timelines, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Cost Management

    ★ 4.3 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Import/Export, Patch Management, Memory Management, Database Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Data Migration, Database Management, Operational Databases, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Database Software, Server Administration, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, User Accounts

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    C++ Lab Content

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments, Interoperability, White-Box Testing

    ★ 2.7 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Network Security

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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Application Development, Memory Management, Data Structures, Generative AI, Algorithms, Scalability

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Proposal Development, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Spreadsheet Software, Google Workspace, Presentations, Financial Acumen, Finance

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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, Network Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Leadership Development, Contingency Planning, Leadership and Management, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management Framework, Change Management, Infrastructure Security, Communication Strategies, Resilience, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Sustainable Development

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Architecture - Intermediate Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Blockchain, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Risk, Information Technology Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Governance, Project Documentation, Technical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Software Documentation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Solution Architecture, Cyber Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using OOP Features in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Code Reusability, Computer Programming

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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Responsible AI Practices: Amazon Web Services
  • TOTAL CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) v15: Packt
  • Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced: Packt
  • Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero: Packt
  • C++ Lab Content: Infosec
  • Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic: Coursera
  • Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices: Microsoft
  • Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Network Management Approaches: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis: University of Colorado Boulder

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