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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

    Deploying and Debugging ML Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microservices, Containerization, Application Deployment, Service Level, Debugging, Unit Testing, Software Testing, System Monitoring, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Software Architecture, Kubernetes, Software Design, Restful API, Systems Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Writing, Data Import/Export, Computer Literacy, Data Management, File Management

    ★ 4.7 (6.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, grep, Biostatistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Structures, Big Data, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Software Visualization, Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Salesforce Marketing Cloud Integration Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Personalized Campaigns, API Testing, Marketing Automation, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Drupal, Restful API, Data Mapping, Workflow Management, Data Integration, Security Controls, Compliance Management, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Git, Docker & CI/CD: DevOps Foundations for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, Correlation Analysis, CI/CD, Docker (Software), GitHub, Data Strategy, Collaborative Software, Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Data Pipelines, Version Control, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Devops Tools, Kubernetes, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Coding for Everyone: C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Software Design, Program Development, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Memory Management, File I/O, Simulations

    ★ 4.5 (9.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

    ★ 4.6 (7.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Manage User Permissions

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Data Integrity, Content Management Systems, Data Sharing, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Security Management, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Edureka

    Zero Trust Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Network Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Policies, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Network Monitoring, Public Key Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Development and Management, Video Production, Digital Media Strategy, Style Guides, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Performance Measurement, Brand Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement

    ★ 4.5 (6.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

  • Deploying and Debugging ML Microservices: Coursera
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Basics: University of Michigan
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud Integration Essentials: Coursera
  • Git, Docker & CI/CD: DevOps Foundations for Data Engineers: Coursera
  • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
  • Manage User Permissions: Coursera

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