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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


  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Other Programming Languages, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Animations

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Scrimba

    AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, OpenAI API, Prompt Patterns, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, OpenAI, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Multimodal Prompts, Memory Management, Hugging Face, Vector Databases, Software Engineering

    4.5 stars, 430 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (430) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Gerencia de Tecnologías de Información

    Skills you'll gain: Business Architecture, Design Thinking, Process Analysis, Cloud Services, Computer Security Incident Management, Product Lifecycle Management, User Story, Data Storytelling, Corporate Communications, Kotlin, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Engineering Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Systems Thinking, Project Management, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Feasibility Studies, Financial Statement Analysis, IT Management

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Earn a degree
    Earn a degree
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Agentic AI Lab Series

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Amazon Web Services, Generative AI Agents, Amazon CloudWatch, AI Security, Agentic systems, DevOps, Model Deployment, Devops Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Data Management, Looker (Software), Google Cloud Platform, Data Infrastructure, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Transformation, Analytics, Cloud Solutions, Data Capture

    4.8 stars, 930 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (930) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Systems Design, System Requirements, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Systems Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Image Analysis, Graphical Tools, Human Factors, Applied Mathematics, Technical Design

    4.3 stars, 381 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (381) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N
    G
    G
    N

    Multiple educators

    Machine Learning for Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management

    3.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Digital Forensics

    4.7 stars, 66 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Enterprise Architecture, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Security Strategy, Database Architecture and Administration, Threat Management

    4.4 stars, 92 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (92) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Web Servers, Linux, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, DevSecOps, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Compliance Training, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Information Systems Security, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Epidemiology

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
  • AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Maestría en Gerencia de Tecnologías de Información: Universidad de los Andes
  • AWS Agentic AI Lab Series: Amazon Web Services
  • Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Machine Learning for Trading: New York Institute of Finance
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM
  • Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture: SkillUp
  • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera

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