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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


  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interactive Design, Usability, Software Documentation, Storytelling

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Advanced Python - Reconnaissance

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Operations, Scripting, Cybersecurity, Python Programming, Network Analysis, Automation

    4.4 stars, 56 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (56) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6 stars, 92 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Lemann

    Ensino Híbrido: Personalização e Tecnologia na Educação

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Transformation

    4.9 stars, 644 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (644) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Architecture Review, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Incident Response

    4.7 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Data Storytelling with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

    4.6 stars, 174 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    Google

    Secure Against Network Intrusions

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Exploitation techniques

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Columbia University

    Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computational Thinking, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

    4.5 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management

    4.7 stars, 243 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Management and Storage in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Database Management, Data Warehousing, Data Storage Technologies, Data Access, Metadata Management, NoSQL, Star Schema, Data Quality, Google Cloud Platform, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.1 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Installation, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.8 stars, 82 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (82) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Diseño de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Advanced Python - Reconnaissance: Infosec
  • Learn AI Agents: Scrimba
  • Ensino Híbrido: Personalização e Tecnologia na Educação: Fundação Lemann
  • Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks: Packt
  • Data Storytelling with Power BI: Edureka
  • Secure Against Network Intrusions: Google
  • Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing: Columbia University
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine

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