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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

    Building Web Applications in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Database Application

    4.7 stars, 785 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Data Validation, Model Evaluation, Microsoft 365, Data Science, Data Security, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (73) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102)

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Threat Management, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Systems Administration, Network Security, TCP/IP, Information Systems Security, Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Application Development, Python Programming, Internet Of Things, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Software, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 311 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (311) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Image Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, AI powered creativity, Photography, Generative AI, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Firefly, Graphics Software, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Quality, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Editing, Control Panels, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 235 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (235) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Python Programming, Calculus, Mechanics, Vibrations, Simulations, Derivatives

    4.8 stars, 392 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (392) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Code Reusability, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Functional Design, Data Science, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 315 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (315) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud Development, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Application Development

    4.6 stars, 163 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    IA Aplicada al Marketing y Growth Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, E-Commerce, Digital Media Strategy, Canva (Software), Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Target Audience, No-Code Development, Google Gemini, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Business Modeling, Business, Innovation, Client Services, Emerging Technologies

    4.7 stars, 457 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (457) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Microsoft Office

    4.5 stars, 642 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (642) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Structural Analysis, Collaborative Software, Statistics

    4.5 stars, 352 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (352) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Building Web Applications in Django: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI for Data Scientists: Microsoft
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102): Packt
  • A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies: University of California San Diego
  • Image Editing: Adobe
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud
  • IA Aplicada al Marketing y Growth Digital: Universidad de Palermo

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