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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


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    Coursera

    Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Software Versioning, Git (Version Control System), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Dependency Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering QuickBooks® 2025

    Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Inventory Accounting, Inventory Management System, Accounting, Sales Tax, Accounting Software, General Accounting, Reconciliation, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Management, Small Business Accounting, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Payroll Systems, Bookkeeping, Finance, Enterprise Application Management, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cloud Architecture and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cloud Standards, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Data Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Distributed Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Incident Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    213 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Software Quality Control and Management Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Tools, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Browser Compatibility, Agile Methodology, Selenium (Software), Performance Testing, Test Script Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Development Testing, Scaled Agile Framework, Cyber Security Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Security - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Standards, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Encryption, Cloud Deployment, Incident Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Amazon Web Services, Security Management, Authorization (Computing)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Internet History, Technology, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Web Servers, Business Technologies, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI Systems Reliability & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Architecture Review, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design: Coursera
  • JavaScript Security Part 2: Infosec
  • Mastering QuickBooks® 2025: Packt
  • Cloud Architecture and Security: Packt
  • Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts: LearnQuest
  • Cyber Security: Data Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: University of London
  • Software Quality Control and Management Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Cloud Computing Security - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Internet History, Technology, and Security: University of Michigan

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