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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


  • R

    Red Hat

    Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Containerization, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Development, Development Environment, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, Enterprise Application Management, YAML, Virtual Networking, Configuration Management, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture

    4.6 stars, 246 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (246) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    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
  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure Access with Azure Active Directory

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Group Policy, IT Security Architecture, User Accounts, Windows Servers, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Self Service Technologies

    4.5 stars, 103 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (103) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cost Reduction, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cost Management, Network Infrastructure, Budget Management, Database Management, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Financial Management, Network Security, Vendor Management, Resource Management, Customer Support, Configuration Management

    4.4 stars, 136 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (136) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Power BI & Power Virtual Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Data Access, Data Security, Generative AI Agents, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software, No-Code Development, Customer Engagement, Application Deployment

    4.2 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Agentic systems, Financial Inclusion, Business Modeling, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Contract Management, Cost Reduction

    4.7 stars, 383 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Deep Learning, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Traffic Flow Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 99 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (99) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Chat

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Internal Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Business Solutions, Spreadsheet Software

    4.6 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Generative AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Safety Culture, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Generative AI, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Anomaly Detection, Data Security, Security Strategy, Network Security, Security Software, Change Management, Machine Learning Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Visualization

    3.4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.4 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Building Your Freelancing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Financial Data, Service Improvement, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Tax Preparation, Business Process Automation, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation, Contract Management, Business Strategies, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Management

    4.7 stars, 444 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations and HTML Injection

    Skills you'll gain: Security Software, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Azure Active Directory, Security Strategy, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management

    4.6 stars, 104 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (104) · 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

  • Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes: Red Hat
  • Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2: IBM
  • Secure Access with Azure Active Directory: Microsoft
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Power BI & Power Virtual Agents: Microsoft
  • Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance: INSEAD
  • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
  • Google Chat: Google Cloud
  • Generative AI for Cybersecurity: LearnQuest
  • Building Your Freelancing Career: California Institute of the Arts

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