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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


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Resource Utilization, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Blender Foundations: Interface, Modeling, & Procedural Tools

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Open Source Technology, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Software, Graphical Tools, Network Model, Animation and Game Design, Animations, UI Components, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Editing, Video Game Development, Game Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Business Information Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Business Process Modeling, Security Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Information Systems, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, Business Process Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, IT Management, Requirements Analysis, Incident Response, Business Process, Computer Security Incident Management, Database Management Systems, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Using DevOps to Speed Up Time to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, DevOps, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Delivery, Release Management, Process Mapping, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, CI/CD, Software Development, Process Optimization, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Systems Thinking, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Automation, Advanced Testing, and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Stress Testing, Performance Testing, Test Script Development, API Testing, GitHub, Postman API Platform, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Test Tools, Version Control, Generative AI, Test Case, Git (Version Control System), AI literacy, Technical Communication, Integration Testing, Software Development, Computer Science, Information Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn Core Java from Scratch - Hands-On Training - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Development Environment, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Data Structures, Program Development, Data Persistence, Software Architecture, Debugging, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, File Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Advanced React

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Data Access, Data Sharing, Context Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Responsible AI Ethics and Data Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Governance, Audit Working Papers, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security, Policy Development, Stakeholder Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Core Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Data Structures, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Code Reusability, Web Development, Package and Software Management, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Development Environment

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Linux System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Installation, File Management, User Provisioning, System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Agentic AI with Model Context Protocol Training

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, AI Security, LLM Application, Context Management, Interoperability, Google Cloud Platform, Session Initiation Protocols, Risking, Systems Integration, Servers, Scalability, Risk Management, Pandas (Python Package), Server Side

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania
  • Blender Foundations: Interface, Modeling, & Procedural Tools: John Wiley & Sons
  • Business Information Systems Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Using DevOps to Speed Up Time to Market: University of California, Davis
  • Automation, Advanced Testing, and AI: Microsoft
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Learn Core Java from Scratch - Hands-On Training - 2026: Packt
  • Advanced React: Meta
  • Responsible AI Ethics and Data Practice: Microsoft
  • Core Java: LearnQuest

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