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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


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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Market Analysis, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Business Development, Video Production, Strategic Thinking, Project Planning, Product Development, Professional Networking, Presentations, Operating Budget, Cash Flow Forecasting, Ideation, Risk Analysis, Timelines

    4.9 stars, 342 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, System Software, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Transaction Processing

    4.8 stars, 379 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (379) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking 101

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software

    4.1 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (18) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Application Development, Data Sharing, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment

    4.9 stars, 72 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (72) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Data Processing, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Containerization

    4.1 stars, 94 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Return On Investment, Automation, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Value Propositions, Process Improvement, Project Scoping, Digital Transformation

    4.1 stars, 95 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (95) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Build Powerful AI Agents with OpenAI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, OpenAI API, Model Deployment, OpenAI, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Enterprise Application Management, OAuth, Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, Performance Tuning, Real Time Data, Interoperability, Prompt Patterns, Application Deployment

    3.8 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (9) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for end-to-end SDLC

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Google Cloud Platform, Development Testing, AI Integrations, Application Development, Test Case, Query Languages, Debugging

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Design Documents, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Scripting, Social Sciences, Peer Review

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Estrategias de Emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Supplier Performance Management, Business Strategies, Supplier Relationship Management, New Business Development, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentations, Market Opportunities, Financial Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis

    4.8 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Scrimba

    Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Development Environment, OpenAI API, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Databases, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Environment, System Configuration

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Peer Review, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Personal Development, Dashboard, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting

    4.1 stars, 226 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (226) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • Networking 101: Google Cloud
  • Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard: Johns Hopkins University
  • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Build Powerful AI Agents with OpenAI Tools: Coursera
  • Gemini for end-to-end SDLC: Google Cloud
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Estrategias de Emprendimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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