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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


  • G

    Google

    Manage Your Job Applications with AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Google Sheets, Google Gemini

    4.8 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Driving engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Collaborative Software, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, digital literacy, Information Privacy

    4.8 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Materials science, Quantum computing, Biology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Neurology

    4.4 stars, 170 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (170) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Quality Assurance, Solution Design, Technical Documentation, Continuous Monitoring, Technical Writing, System Implementation

    4.6 stars, 220 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Customer Support Data with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Service Level, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Support, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Data Entry, Customer Service, Data Validation, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Organizational Skills, Data Management

    4.6 stars, 416 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (416) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, C (Programming Language), File Management, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, OS Process Management, Build Tools

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    PwC

    Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Target Market, Consulting, Target Audience, Business Consulting, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Persona Development, Business Analysis, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback

    4.7 stars, 256 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Practical Introduction to the Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Productivity, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 381 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (381) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Project Planning, Scope Management, Leadership and Management, User Requirements Documents, Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Communication

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Code Reusability, Java Programming, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD)

    4.6 stars, 81 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Supply Chain Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Process Optimization, Resource Utilization, Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Operational Efficiency, Microsoft Excel, Cost Reduction, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 63 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, AI literacy, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Supervised Learning, Automation, Market Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Human Factors

    4.4 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Manage Your Job Applications with AI: Google
  • Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners: Macquarie University
  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
  • Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Create Customer Support Data with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
  • Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Final Project: PwC
  • Practical Introduction to the Command Line: Coursera
  • Project Launch: University of California, Irvine
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

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