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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Process Modeling, Mathematical Software, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Data Structures

    4.8 stars, 460 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Getting started with generative AI in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Security Controls, Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, File Management, Unix Shell, Shell Script, System Software, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, grep, Systems Administration

    4.7 stars, 163 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Programación Orientada a Objetos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Test Automation, Programming Principles, Program Development, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    4.1 stars, 295 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Usability Testing, Usability, User Experience Design, Statistical Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, UI/UX Research, R Programming, User Experience, Data Collection, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics, Data Validation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression

    3.6 stars, 596 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (596) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Unordered Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Unstructured Data, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 557 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (557) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Back-End

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Diagram Design, C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Computational Logic, Microsoft Copilot

    4.5 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, General Networking, End User Training and Support, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Data Storage, Network Administration, Information Technology, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Configuration Management

    4.6 stars, 214 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (214) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, R (Software), Analytical Skills, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, SQL, File Management, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Interviewing Skills

    4.5 stars, 332 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (332) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Disability Awareness and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Case Studies, Diversity Training, Student Support and Services, Student Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.6 stars, 333 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (333) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Psychological Evaluations, Learning Theory, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Sciences

    4.6 stars, 297 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (297) · Beginner · 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

  • Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark: SkillUp
  • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Getting started with generative AI in Azure: Microsoft
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Programación Orientada a Objetos con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments: University of California San Diego
  • Unordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
  • Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: IBM
  • Google Data Analytics: Google

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