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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

    Stanford Online

    AI in Healthcare Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Model Evaluation, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Model Training, Responsible AI, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Patient-centered Care, Artificial Intelligence, Fine-tuning, Performance Tuning

    4.7 stars, 328 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (328) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Telehealth, Agile Methodology, Interactive Data Visualization, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Health Equity, Interoperability, Public Health, Digital Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design

    4.6 stars, 368 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York University

    Cyber Attack Countermeasures

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Key Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO)

    4.7 stars, 712 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Programming With C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Performance Tuning

    4.6 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    OpenAI

    ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Canva (Software), Instructional Design, Communication, Data Security

    4.8 stars, 740 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales. Conceptos y herramientas básicas

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Operating Systems, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, File Management, Data Security, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Safety and Security, Computer Systems

    4.7 stars, 755 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Data Mining, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Statistical Methods

    4.1 stars, 94 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Enterprise Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Context Management, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Middleware, Server Side, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Web Components

    4.6 stars, 226 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Vibrations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Design Specifications, Computer Displays

    4.7 stars, 259 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Infosec

    NIST CSF

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy

    4.3 stars, 159 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (159) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos

    Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Model View Controller, Web Frameworks, Version Control, Web Development Tools, Agile Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Software Engineering, Data Store, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Software Development, Agile Methodology, Database Development, User Interface (UI), Back-End Web Development, Ruby on Rails, Javascript

    4.3 stars, 143 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (143) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Other Programming Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Code Reusability

    4.9 stars, 463 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (463) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI in Healthcare Capstone: Stanford Online
  • Digital Health: Imperial College London
  • Cyber Attack Countermeasures: New York University
  • Introduction to Programming With C#: Microsoft
  • ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers: OpenAI
  • Competencias digitales. Conceptos y herramientas básicas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
  • Java Enterprise Edition: LearnQuest
  • Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • NIST CSF: Infosec

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