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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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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    GitHub Production Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Restful API, Code Review, Test Case, Software Testing, Test Automation, Business Logic, Application Development, AI Workflows, Requirements Analysis, GitHub, API Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Technical Review, Software Development, Back-End Web Development, Data Persistence, Software Architecture, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Emerging Technologies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Microservices, DevOps

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Operations Research, Financial Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Operational Analysis, Peer Review, Human Resources, Financial Accounting

    4.6
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Documentation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Your First AI Agent with OpenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Real Time Data, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Systems Integration, Application Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Big Data, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Computer Programming, Data Processing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Embedded Firmware Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Architecture, Pseudocode, Systems Architecture, Software Systems, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Cross Platform Development, Application Design, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Internet Of Things, Systems Integration, Maintainability, Peripheral Devices

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Authentications, Encryption, Wireless Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    611 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Computer Hardware, Software Systems, Wireless Networks, System Design and Implementation, Network Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Data Integrity, Business Modeling, Automation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Vibe Coding with Cursor and Antigravity

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Program Development, Software Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, AI Workflows, Software Development, Web Applications, UI Components, AI Enablement, Software Design, Code Review, Front-End Web Development, Development Testing, Web Development, Software Testing, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GitHub Production Applications: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM
  • Business Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Building Your First AI Agent with OpenAI: Coursera
  • Functional Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Embedded Firmware Engineering: Coursera
  • Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE): EC-Council
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course: Kennesaw State University

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