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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    AI-Powered Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Incident Response, AI Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Fraud detection, Threat Detection, Security Management, Anomaly Detection, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Network Security, Malware Protection, Crisis Management, Machine Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Market Data, Visual Storytelling, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Mapping

    4 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Medical Privacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression

    4.6 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Microcontroller and Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Microarchitecture, Automation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Prototyping, Memory Management

    4.6 stars, 299 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Oracle Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Mining, Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Business Analytics, Data Architecture, Analytical Skills, Data Storage Technologies

    4.6 stars, 593 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (593) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Model Training, Incident Response, User Accounts, Machine Learning Methods, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Machine Learning Software, User Provisioning, Model Evaluation, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Security Management

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (51) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI-Powered Design & Creative Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Design, AI Workflows, Canva (Software), Visual Design, Web Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Adobe Photoshop, Interaction Design, Project Design, Content Creation

    4.5 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (30) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arm

    Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Memory Management, System Programming, Embedded Software, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, System Configuration, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 53 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Test Case, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Functional Design, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 93 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    TCP/IP and Internet

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Network Model, Live Streaming, Software-Defined Networking, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Database Theory, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Store, Cloud Storage, Analytics, Data Storage, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL

    4.7 stars, 153 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer Assoc.

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power Apps Component Framework, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Automation, Microsoft Visual Studio, Restful API, Application Lifecycle Management, JSON

    2.8 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.8 (22) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Macquarie University
  • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine
  • Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis: Universiteit Leiden
  • Microcontroller and Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses: University of Colorado System
  • Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics: EDUCBA
  • AI-Powered Design & Creative Tools: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals: Arm
  • Advanced Programming in Swift: Meta
  • TCP/IP and Internet: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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