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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


  • 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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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building R Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, R (Software), GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, Test Case, Testability, R Programming, Code Reusability, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Program Development, Build Tools, Git (Version Control System), Development Testing

    4.1 stars, 223 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (223) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics

    4.4 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation

    4.8 stars, 365 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Communicating Data Insights with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Power BI Data Analyst Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Power BI, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Star Schema, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Data Security, Security Controls

    4.6 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Sistemas difusos

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Computational Logic, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Systems Design, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Machine Learning Algorithms, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic

    5 stars, 48 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

    4.4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Recon Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Protocols

    4.8 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Autodesk, Sustainable Architecture, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Development, Conceptual Design, Layout Design, 3D Modeling

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Designing data-intensive applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Systems Design, Database Software, Big Data, Database Development, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Apache Hadoop

    4.3 stars, 41 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (41) · Intermediate · 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

  • Ensino Híbrido: Personalização e Tecnologia na Educação: Fundação Lemann
  • Building R Packages: Johns Hopkins University
  • Exam Prep PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate: Whizlabs
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • Communicating Data Insights with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Power BI Data Analyst Prep: SkillUp
  • Sistemas difusos: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing: Columbia University
  • Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Recon Techniques: Packt

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