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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, JSON, Query Languages, SQL, Databases, Data Access, Natural Language Processing, Database Management, Data Storage, Python Programming, Scripting

    4.6 stars, 152 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Operations and Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Cyber Operations, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Hunting, Hardening, Threat Detection, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Digital Forensics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, User Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Kinesiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, UI/UX Research, User Research, Decision Making, Display Devices, Human Learning, Exercise Science, Accident Prevention, Mitigation

    4.8 stars, 59 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (59) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Threats and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Network Model, IT Security Architecture, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Systems Design, Cryptography, Resilience, Service Recovery

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Epic Games

    User Interface in Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Code Reusability, User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, Prototyping

    3.4 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering GitHub for Developers and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Devops Tools, Software Versioning, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Software Installation, Continuous Deployment, Containerization, Amazon Web Services

    4.5 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Intrusion Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Model Evaluation, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Event Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Model Training, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, System Monitoring, Network Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Financial Regulation, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Risk Mitigation, Model Training

    4.3 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Accounts Payable & Receivable Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Invoicing, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Loss Prevention, Financial Controls, Auditing, Fraud detection, Vendor Management, Internal Controls, Payment Processing, Cash Management, Document Management, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows

    2.7 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 2.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Model Training, Incident Response, User Accounts, Machine Learning Methods, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Machine Learning Software, User Provisioning, Model Evaluation, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Security Management

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (51) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Collaborating with G Suite Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Gmail, Telecommuting, File Management

    4.7 stars, 423 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (423) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Cybersecurity Operations and Controls: LearnKartS
  • Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans: Arizona State University
  • Cybersecurity Threats and Defense: LearnKartS
  • User Interface in Game Design: Epic Games
  • Mastering GitHub for Developers and DevOps: Packt
  • Intrusion Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance: Coursera
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable Operations: Coursera

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