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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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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Distributed Computing, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Healthcare Data Privacy Practices for Regulatory Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Information Management, Risk Analysis, Data Security, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Data Governance, Interoperability, Health Care, Responsible AI, Telehealth, Emerging Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Behavioral Economics, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business, Business Operations, Consumer Behaviour, Operations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management, Market Analysis, Socioeconomics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Monitoring and Logging in DevOps Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Grafana, System Monitoring, Dashboard Creation, Site Reliability Engineering, Kibana, Devops Tools, Performance Metric, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Measurement, Systems Administration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Query Languages, Real Time Data, Scalability, Docker (Software)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Liftoff with Google Antigravity: Build a Video Game with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Orchestration, Vibe coding, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Technical Management, Application Development, Agentic systems, Video Game Development, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Hosting, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Authentications, Databases, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Process Control, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab, Algorithms, Engineering Calculations, Physics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, Memory Management, Data Structures, File I/O

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    QuickBooks Online - Real-World Skills

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Business Reporting, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Small Business Accounting, Reconciliation, Standard Accounting Practices, Sales Process, Accounts Payable, Billing & Invoicing, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Agile With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Technical Communication, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Amazon Bedrock, Claude Code, Agile Product Development, Serverless Computing, Anthropic Claude, Project Design, DevOps, Artificial Intelligence, Devops Tools, Agentic systems, Test Automation, Software Design, Automation, Rust (Programming Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Software Design Documents, Application Design, Conceptual Design, Diagram Design, Design Elements And Principles

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    AI Debugging and Test-Driven fixes

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, AI Integrations, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Test Automation, Context Engineering, Responsible AI, Risking, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Software Documentation, Engineering Documentation, Python Programming, Large Language Modeling, Cloud Computing Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Blockchain Basics: University at Buffalo
  • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthcare Data Privacy Practices for Regulatory Compliance: SkillUp
  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Monitoring and Logging in DevOps Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Liftoff with Google Antigravity: Build a Video Game with AI: Google Cloud
  • Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control: Northwestern University
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • QuickBooks Online - Real-World Skills: Packt
  • Agile With AI: Pragmatic AI Labs

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