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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

    Meta

    Statistics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Data Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis

    4.8 stars, 411 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, General Networking, Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Digital Communications

    4.7 stars, 540 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (540) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores

    Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Research, User Feedback, Business Modeling, User Research, New Product Development, Marketing, Product Development, Business Planning, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Scalability, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy

    4.8 stars, 614 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Relations and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Business Mathematics

    4.7 stars, 231 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard Creation, System Monitoring, Dashboard, Model Training, Incident Response, Threat Detection, User Accounts, Machine Learning Methods, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Software, User Provisioning, Model Evaluation, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation

    4.7 stars, 511 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (511) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Mental Concentration, Goal-Oriented, Tenacity, Empowerment, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Smart Goals, Persistence, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Professional Development, Personal Integrity, Engineering Management, Leadership, Curiosity

    4.8 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (135) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI Developer and Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Azure Synapse Analytics, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Business Reporting, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Data Lakes, Data Governance, Solution Architecture, Data Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Automation

    2.8 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 2.8 (11) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Numerical Analysis, Vibrations, Differential Equations, Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Physical Science

    4.5 stars, 1.1K reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cost Reduction, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cost Management, Network Infrastructure, Budget Management, Database Management, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Financial Management, Network Security, Vendor Management, Resource Management, Customer Support, Configuration Management

    4.4 stars, 136 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (136) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Working as a Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Product Development, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Conflict Management, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 97 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (97) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Machine Learning Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Machine Learning, Collaborative Software, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Technical Communication, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7 stars, 217 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (217) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Software Testing

    4.5 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Statistics Foundations: Meta
  • Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks: University of Colorado System
  • Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Precalculus: Relations and Functions: Johns Hopkins University
  • SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide: EDUCBA
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Power BI Developer and Architect: Microsoft
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Working as a Scrum Master: SkillUp

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