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Application Security Courses

Application Security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) integration, and penetration testing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and static analysis tools, showing how these resources are used to identify and mitigate security risks in applications.

Popular Application Security Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Secure AI: API and Dependency Risks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Security Testing, API Testing, Authentications, Threat Management, Hardening, Dependency Analysis, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Risk Analysis, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Securing Applications with Checkmarx

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Technical Communication, Containerization, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Architecture and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Security Essentials for Modern Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Assessments, CI/CD, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Authentications, Salesforce Development, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Application Security, Data Sharing, Responsive Web Design, User Accounts, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, General Networking, IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Network Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Operating Systems, Linux, Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Linux Commands

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Secure Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Cryptography, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Application Management, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Application Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Engineering, Network Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Software Quality Assurance, Secure Coding, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Security, Cryptography

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    API Security with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Deploy Secure No-Code AI Apps Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, No-Code Development, Cloud Deployment, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Cryptographic Protocols, Cloud Security, Data Security, Data Integrity, Configuration Management, Risk Mitigation, Production Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Business Strategies, Penetration Testing, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Secure AI: API and Dependency Risks: Coursera
  • Securing Applications with Checkmarx: Coursera
  • Security Architecture and Engineering: Packt
  • Security Essentials for Modern Developers: Coursera
  • Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security: ISC2
  • Salesforce Security and Layouts: LearnKartS
  • Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Fundamentals of Secure Software: Packt
  • Advanced Security Architecture: Packt
  • API Security with the Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud

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