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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


  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Security Software, C (Programming Language)

    2.8 stars, 24 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 2.8 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Red Teaming LLM Applications

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Large Language Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Risking, AI Security, Application Security

    4.8 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Simulations, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Linear Algebra, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 65 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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

    University of Virginia

    Innovating with the Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Journey Mapping, Process Design, Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Business Process, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Product Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management

    4.6 stars, 323 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    Free trial
  • W

    West Virginia University

    Sales Force Management

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Sales Development, Training Programs, Sales Training, Sales Management, Talent Recruitment, Employee Training, Recruitment Strategies, Management Training And Development, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis, People Analytics, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Performance Measurement

    4.6 stars, 116 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (116) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • X

    Xbox

    Product Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Market Research, Product Strategy, Agile Product Development, Market Analysis, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Business Strategy, Conflict Management, Kanban Principles, Communication, Prioritization

    4.7 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Howard University

    Foundations of Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Enterprise Application Management, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Systems Security, E-Commerce, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Decision Support Systems, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Data Ethics, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management

    4.7 stars, 72 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Test Case, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI), Performance Testing, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Model Evaluation

    4.4 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Campus BBVA

    Cybersecurity for Tech Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Crisis Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Data Security, Fraud detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Payment Systems

    4.7 stars, 193 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Environmental Policy, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Policy Development, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Scatter Plots, Statistical Methods, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Introduction to C++: Infosec
  • Red Teaming LLM Applications: DeepLearning.AI
  • Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
  • Innovating with the Business Model Canvas: University of Virginia
  • IoT Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sales Force Management: West Virginia University
  • Product Management Fundamentals: Xbox
  • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents: Microsoft

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