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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


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    Coursera

    Invoices: Tax, Data & Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting Records, Billing, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Tax Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Microsoft Excel, Sales Tax, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Prometheus Alerting and Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, Grafana, Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Anomaly Detection, Software Visualization, Linux, YAML, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Configuration Management, Real Time Data, Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Applications, Apache Mahout, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Middleware, Software-Defined Networking, NoSQL

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Problem Solving, Solution Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Document and Share Meeting Outcomes with Ease

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Taking Meeting Minutes, Meeting Facilitation, Project Documentation, Productivity Software, Document Management, Team Oriented, Delegation Skills, Workflow Management, Accountability, Team Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python Geospatial Development Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Python Programming, Application Design, Data Science, Application Deployment, User Interface (UI) Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Coding for Everyone: C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Graph Theory, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design, Software Documentation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Access for Office 365: Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Access, Database Management, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Database Development, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Maintenance, Microsoft Windows, Database Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Data Presentation, Productivity Software, Scripting, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Tool Calling, GitHub, Context Management, Web Development, Real Time Data, Debugging, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Video Game Development, Generative AI, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Network Architecture

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, LangChain, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, Creativity, Application Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Invoices: Tax, Data & Spreadsheets: Coursera
  • Advanced Prometheus Alerting and Monitoring: Coursera
  • Cloud Computing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Document and Share Meeting Outcomes with Ease: Coursera
  • Python Geospatial Development Essentials: Packt
  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Microsoft Access for Office 365: Part 3: Logical Operations
  • Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI: Scrimba

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