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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


  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Operating System Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Computing Platforms, Hardware Architecture, Desktop Support, Computer Systems, System Configuration, Electrical Safety, Linux, System Software, File Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, File Management

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cloud API, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Real Time Data, Javascript

    4.3 stars, 49 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (49) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations

    4.7 stars, 125 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Procurement & Sourcing Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Strategic Sourcing, Document Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Business Writing, Cost Benefit Analysis, Vendor Management, Business Communication, Market Research, Cost Management, Risk Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Workflow Management, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Contract Compliance, Data Analysis

    3.7 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.7 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Conversion Funnel Analysis

    4.9 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Design Online Course Printables using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Canva (Software), Promotional Materials, Marketing Design, Marketing, Creative Design, Business, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Design Elements And Principles

    4.6 stars, 240 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (240) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI for Finance and Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Make.com, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Miro AI, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Budgeting, Forecasting

    3.5 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.5 (13) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    HR Leadership and Competencies: From Foundations to Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Talent Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Human Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Human Capital, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Software, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Professionalism, Professional Networking, Lifelong Learning, Time Management

    3.9 stars, 139 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (139) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Docker Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Devops Tools, Containerization, Data Storage, Software Installation, DevOps, Virtual Networking, Linux Commands, Cloud Development, YAML, File Systems, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Software Architecture, Data Persistence, System Requirements

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure Your Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Application Development, Security Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Encryption

    4.6 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    RAG and Agentic AI Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Multimodal Prompts, Agentic Workflows, Embeddings, JSON, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Vector Databases, Unstructured Data, System Testing

    4.4 stars, 32 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (32) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    2.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cuadrático

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, General Mathematics, Model Optimization, Mathematics Education, Mathematical Software, Graphing, Derivatives, Graphical Tools

    4.8 stars, 341 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (341) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage: Packt
  • Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON: Coursera
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Procurement & Sourcing Operations: Coursera
  • Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Design Online Course Printables using Canva: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Finance and Accounting: Edureka
  • HR Leadership and Competencies: From Foundations to Mastery: Board Infinity
  • Docker Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Secure Your Applications: Microsoft

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