• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Software Security

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


  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Class Library

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java, File I/O, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, File Management

    4.7 stars, 224 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Prompt Engineering with GPT: Programming for Custom Content

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, AI Integrations, OpenAI, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Machine Learning, Software Engineering

    4.4 stars, 80 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the Western World

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Data Security, Cybersecurity, World History, Security Awareness, European History, Security Management, Governance, Security Strategy

    4.5 stars, 217 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (217) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Generative AI, API Testing, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Programming Interface (API), Fine-tuning, Computer Programming, Key Management

    4.5 stars, 164 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (164) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Practical Introduction to the Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Productivity, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 381 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (381) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Development, Database Software, Database Design, Database Theory, Stored Procedure, Databases, Relational Databases, Transact-SQL, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Security Software, C (Programming Language)

    2.8 stars, 24 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 2.8 (24) · Mixed · 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
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Investments, Data Mining

    4.4 stars, 238 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Applications of Copilot in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Personalized Campaigns, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Campaign Management, AI Security, Sales Process, Customer Service, Business Metrics, AI Personalization, Customer Support, AI Integrations, AI Enablement, Return On Investment, Automation, Critical Thinking

    4.5 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Red Hat

    Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Private Cloud, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, User Accounts, Unix Commands, IBM Cloud, Unix Shell, File Management, OS Process Management, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Cloud Computing

    4.7 stars, 244 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (244) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create an Employee Feedback Survey with TypeForm

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Surveys, User Feedback, Security Awareness, Business Software, Data Sharing, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Business Technologies

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
1…380381382…834

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

  • Java Class Library: LearnQuest
  • Prompt Engineering with GPT: Programming for Custom Content: Coursera
  • Privacy in the Western World: 28DIGITAL
  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Practical Introduction to the Command Line: Coursera
  • Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone: Packt
  • Introduction to C++: Infosec
  • Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone: Microsoft
  • Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets: EDHEC Business School
  • Applications of Copilot in the Workplace: Microsoft

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok