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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

    Columbia University

    Construction Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Production Schedule, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Risk Management, Construction Management, Timelines, Lean Methodologies, Construction, Production Planning, Project Estimation, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Dependency Analysis, Probability & Statistics

    4.8 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Organizational Change and Culture for Adopting Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Site Reliability Engineering, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Culture Transformation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Security, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Platforms, Data Mapping, Safety Culture, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing Architecture, Organizational Change, Cloud Solutions, Change Management, Continuous Deployment, People Management, Organizational Development

    4.7 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Process, Organizations, and Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems, Customer Relationship Management, Business Process, Management Information Systems, Process Management, Process Analysis, Process Design, Information Systems, Business Process Reengineering, Organizational Structure, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Strategy, Workflow Management, Business Transformation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Enterprise Application Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Process Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Development Testing, Code Reusability, Vibe coding, Programming Principles, API Design, Program Development, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Functional Design, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI

    4.4 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (51) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Systems Development, Systems Architecture, Construction Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Strategies, System Design and Implementation, Software Development Methodologies

    4.7 stars, 837 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (837) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Course

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Security Software, Software Installation, SQL, Virtual Machines, Data Structures

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 589 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (589) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Tally Bookkeeper

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Management Reporting, Case Studies, Sales Tax, Accounting Records, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Preparation, Finance, Banking

    4.5 stars, 281 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (281) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Education Software and Technology, Drive Engagement, Instructing, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Student Support and Services, Course Development, Collaborative Software, Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, AI Personalization, Data Management, Collaboration, Planning

    4.6 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Hands-on Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 632 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (632) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    TensorFlow: Data and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Extract, Transform, Load, Federated Learning, Model Optimization, Data Pipelines, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Data Processing, Computer Vision, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Javascript, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Construction Scheduling: Columbia University
  • Organizational Change and Culture for Adopting Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Process, Organizations, and Information Systems: Pearson
  • Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Course: Packt
  • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Tally Bookkeeper: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Virtual Teacher: University of California, Irvine

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