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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


  • W

    Workday

    Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Human Resources Software, Human Capital, HR Tech, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), People Analytics, Learning Management Systems, Human Resource Management, Workflow Management, Staff Management, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Training Programs, Business Process, Workforce Planning, Compensation Analysis, Data Entry

    4.7 stars, 147 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Software, Database Administration, Information Management, Apache Cassandra, Data Store, Operational Databases, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Distributed Computing, Query Languages, Data Modeling, IBM Cloud, Cloud Applications

    4.6 stars, 381 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (381) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Working Capital, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Balance Sheet, Equities, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting, Data Visualization, Capital Expenditure, Finance, Corporate Finance

    4.7 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Jury Trial, Political Sciences, Case Law, Neurology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sociology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Investigation, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

    4.6 stars, 197 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (197) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Development, Collaboration

    4.7 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Cyber Threat Hunting

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Endpoint Security, Event Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Network Analysis, Linux

    4.5 stars, 139 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (139) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 403 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud IAM and Networking for Azure Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, User Accounts, Network Security, Firewall, Network Routing, Command-Line Interface

    4.6 stars, 246 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (246) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Market Research, People Development, User Research, Market Intelligence, User Feedback, Target Market, Target Audience

    4.6 stars, 708 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (708) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Development Life Cycle, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation

    4.2 stars, 312 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft 365, Information Management, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Writing, Editing

    4.6 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7 stars, 788 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users: Workday
  • Introduction to NoSQL Databases: IBM
  • Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel: EDUCBA
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
  • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
  • Cyber Threat Hunting: Infosec
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Google Cloud IAM and Networking for Azure Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL

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