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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Ethics in Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Social Impact, Engineering, Case Studies, Human Factors Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance

    4.7 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Meta

    Statistics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Data Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis

    4.8 stars, 411 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing

    4.6 stars, 341 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (341) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Linux, Technical Documentation

    4.8 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Enterprise Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems, Change Management, Business Software, Organizational Change, System Implementation, IT Management, Enterprise Application Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Case Studies, Business Management, Business Strategy

    4.7 stars, 851 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Performance Improvement, Business Requirements, Business Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Case Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 133 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (133) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    The Engineering of Structures Around Us

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Architecture and Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Building Design, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Design, 3D Modeling

    4.8 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (185) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), File Systems, Application Development, Scalability, Data Storage

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Azure DevOps Pipelines, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI Security, Model Deployment, Azure DevOps, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (32) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Product Strategy in the age of GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Flow Diagram, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Innovation, Design Thinking, Process Flow Diagrams, Ideation, New Product Development, Customer Insights, Go To Market Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Product Planning, Strategic Prioritization, AI Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Prototyping, Generative AI, Strategic Planning

    4.3 stars, 156 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (156) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.3 stars, 734 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (734) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation, Security Controls, Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration

    4.7 stars, 65 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ethics in Engineering: University of Michigan
  • Statistics Foundations: Meta
  • Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
  • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera
  • Enterprise Systems: University of Minnesota
  • IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep: STARWEAVER
  • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
  • Blockchain Platforms: University at Buffalo
  • Microsoft Generative AI Engineering: Microsoft
  • Product Strategy in the age of GenAI: Coursera

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