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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


  • I

    IBM

    Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Development, Database Application, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Relational Databases, Authentications, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Middleware, Scalability, Javascript

    4.5 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Foundations of Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Resource Management, Business Process

    4.8 stars, 208 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • M

    Meta

    Database Engineer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Database Software, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL, Code Review, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development

    3.9 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Statistical Methods, Data Management, Problem Solving

    4.4 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management

    4.7 stars, 244 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Laboratory Testing, Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Failure Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Mathematical Software, Laboratory Research, Scripting, Statistical Process Controls, Scripting Languages, Materials science, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 158 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Data Analytics on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Big Data, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Data Sharing, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Query Languages

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Internal Communications, Leadership, Communication Planning, Performance Metric, Program Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications

    4.6 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, GitHub, Computer Programming, Software Installation, System Configuration

    4.5 stars, 350 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (350) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Decision Support Systems, Data Transformation, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Infosec

    NIST DoD RMF

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment

    4.6 stars, 55 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Basics of Healthcare Data Analytics: Boost Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Health Information Management, Data Cleansing, Health Informatics, Data Governance, Clinical Data Management, Data Mapping, Patient Safety, Data Visualization, Database Design, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis

    3.5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications: IBM
  • Foundations of Strategy: IE Business School
  • Database Engineer Capstone: Meta
  • AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine
  • Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Data Analytics on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Management: Infosec
  • Introduction to GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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