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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


  • P

    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Information Assurance, Project Management, Compliance Auditing, Internal Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Security Controls, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

    4.1 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Professional Networking, Data Visualization Software, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Power BI, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Transfer Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Federated Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, AI Product Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Information Privacy

    4.6 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science

    4.4 stars, 152 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (152) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 272 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (272) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas

    4.4 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (62) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

    4.4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Marketing

    4.4 stars, 186 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (186) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Data Encryption Standard, Blockchain, Algorithms, Authentications, Data Integrity

    4.9 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al control de versiones con Git y GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software

    4.1 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, Network Analysis, Technical Writing

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Canva for teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Graphic Design, Creativity

    4.4 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Data Storytelling: DeepLearning.AI
  • Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone: Microsoft
  • Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Python Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera
  • Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva: Coursera
  • Encryption and Cryptography Essentials: IBM
  • Introducción al control de versiones con Git y GitHub: Universidad de los Andes

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