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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Product Management: Initial Product Strategy and Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Product Planning, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Development, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Agile Product Development, Product Requirements, Business Planning, User Requirements Documents, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Planning, Market Analysis, Financial Analysis

    4.6 stars, 213 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (213) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flow Forecasting, Month End Closing, Accounts Receivable, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Financial Statements, Process Analysis, Payroll Processing, Accounting, Accounting Software, Reconciliation, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Internal Auditing, Variance Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation

    3.2 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.2 (32) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, OSI Models, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Computer Networking, Firewall, Network Routing, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Automation

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    SEO Mastery: From Fundamentals to GenAI and GEO Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Prompt Engineering, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Blogs, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Web Content, Semantic Web, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Growth Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement

    4.7 stars, 88 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (88) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 319 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Network Model, Restful API, Authentications, YAML, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, IT Automation, CI/CD, DevOps, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Network Protocols, Network Routing

    4.7 stars, 168 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (168) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Blockchain, General Lending, Derivatives, FinTech, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Token Optimization, Securities (Finance), Digital Assets, Liquidation, Portfolio Management

    4.9 stars, 318 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (318) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Exploit development, Database Management, Security Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Database Software, Threat Detection, Data Import/Export, Cybersecurity, Linux, Linux Administration

    4.8 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Microservices, DevOps, C (Programming Language)

    4.1 stars, 390 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (390) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Machine Learning for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Training, Data Analysis, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    4.2 stars, 328 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (328) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Introduction to SIEM (Splunk)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Data Storage Technologies, Data Analysis Software, Information Management, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

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

    ★ 4.6 (341) · Beginner · 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

  • Product Management: Initial Product Strategy and Plan: SkillUp
  • Accounting Assistant: Coursera
  • Network Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • SEO Mastery: From Fundamentals to GenAI and GEO Strategies: IBM
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive: Duke University
  • Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting: EDUCBA
  • ASP.NET for Experienced Developers: Board Infinity

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