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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Application Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments

    4.2 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    Coursera

    Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Programming, R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Statistics, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export

    4.6 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (93) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Getting Started with Technology Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Gap Analysis, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Engineering Management, Technology Solutions, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Business, Engineering

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

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

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

    Coursera

    Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 4

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Model Training, Data Processing, Analysis, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Random Forest Algorithm, Statistical Visualization, Software Visualization

    4.6 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (29) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Foundations and Basic System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, System Configuration, Unix, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, User Accounts

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline 360

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Graphic and Visual Design

    4.3 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Cybersecurity Strategies for AI-Driven Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Responsible AI, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Risk, Data Loss Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Incident Response, Tensorflow

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI: Red-Teaming & Safety Filters

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, LLM Application, Cyber Security Assessment, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Prompt Engineering, Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Strategy, AI Personalization, Exploitation techniques, System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Test Tools, Firewall, OSI Models, Authentications, Encryption, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Database Theory, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Transaction Processing, Business Intelligence, Data Management

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Gemini for Application Developers: Google Cloud
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Technology Startups: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 4: Coursera
  • Linux Foundations and Basic System Administration: Packt
  • Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline 360: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Strategies for AI-Driven Organizations: Coursera
  • Secure AI: Red-Teaming & Safety Filters: Coursera
  • Protection of Information Assets: Whizlabs

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