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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    The R Programming Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, R (Software), Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Program Development, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Computational Logic, Software Installation

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Edureka

    Modern Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Node.JS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Webpack, React Redux, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, MongoDB, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, API Design, Programming Principles, Software Development, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Embedded Systems, Unified Modeling Language

    4.1 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Data Visualization, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning

    4 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (37) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Real Time Data, Google Workspace

    4.8 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Architecture - Intermediate Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Blockchain, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Risk, Information Technology Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Governance, Application Security, Project Documentation, Technical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Software Documentation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Solution Architecture, Cyber Governance

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Economics for Capital Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Financial Market, Market Data, Economics, Capital Markets, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, Business Economics, General Finance, Securities Trading, Banking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Investment Management, Market Analysis

    4.7 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Android App Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Jetpack, Version Control, Android Development, Android Studio, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Kotlin, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Data Access, Information Architecture

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, No-Code Development, IT Automation, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, System Programming, Systems Analysis, Embedded Systems, Requirements Analysis, Unix, Operating Systems, System Requirements, OS Process Management, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Performance Testing, System Monitoring, Systems Integration

    3.9 stars, 9 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (9) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Design, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Microservices, MongoDB, Data Access, Model View Controller, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Maintainability, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming

    4.5 stars, 103 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
  • Modern Web Development with TypeScript: Edureka
  • UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans: Coursera
  • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod: Coursera
  • Blockchain Architecture - Intermediate Concepts: LearnQuest
  • Economics for Capital Markets: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Android App Capstone: Meta
  • Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed: Coursera
  • Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool: Coursera

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