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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

    Skillshare

    Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Animations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Timelines, Media Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Matching, Editing, Graphic Design, Music, Visual Storytelling, File Management

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (44) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Persistence, Application Performance Management, Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy and Standardisation

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Ethics, European History, International Relations, Interoperability, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ancient History, Cybersecurity

    4.4 stars, 385 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (385) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Innovation, Environment, Transportation Operations, Electrical Substation

    4.4 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (43) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Data Entry, Code Reusability

    4.3 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Symmetric Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 285 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (285) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Defensive Python

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Exploitation techniques

    4.6 stars, 37 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Authentications, Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • M

    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Software Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Model Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning

    4.9 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Data Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, SQL, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Accounting, Applied Machine Learning, Database Management, Query Languages, Analytics, Relational Databases, Python Programming, Data Structures

    4.4 stars, 118 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (118) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Knowledge Transfer, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, Commercialization, New Product Development, Innovation, Plan Execution, Entrepreneurship, Asset Protection, Market Analysis

    4.8 stars, 746 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift: Red Hat
  • Privacy and Standardisation: 28DIGITAL
  • Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Python: Arizona State University
  • Symmetric Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Defensive Python: Infosec
  • Cryptography: ISC2
  • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks

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