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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

    Implement the Scrum Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Agile Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Estimation, Prioritization

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Predictive Modeling with Logistic Regression using SAS

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, SAS (Software), Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Model Training, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Feature Engineering, Sampling (Statistics)

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Aesthetics

    4.2 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Authentications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface

    4.5 stars, 102 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al control de versiones con Git y GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software

    4.1 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Internet Of Things, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Enterprise Architecture, Network Security

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 284 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), Design Research, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, User Centered Design, Collaborative Software, Interactive Design, Persona Development

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Program Development, Memory Management

    4.8 stars, 370 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Endpoint Security

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, AI powered creativity, Google Workspace, Generative AI, AI literacy

    4.6 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Implement the Scrum Framework: Google
  • Predictive Modeling with Logistic Regression using SAS: SAS
  • Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
  • Introducción al control de versiones con Git y GitHub: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Coursera
  • IoT Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management: University of Colorado System
  • Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma: Coursera
  • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University

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