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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Visual Storytelling, Diagram Design, Brainstorming, Data Sharing, Presentations, Creative Design, Visual Design, Color Theory, Knowledge Transfer, Drive Engagement, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication

    4.7 stars, 438 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (438) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    British Standards Institution

    AI Governance & ISO 42001 Readiness for GRC, Audit, & Legal

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Governance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Training, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Quality Management Systems, Governance, Trustworthiness, Auditing

    3.4 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.4 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Training and Learning Online

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, digital literacy, Communication, Self-Awareness, Digital Communications

    4.6 stars, 162 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Controls, Cloud Hosting, Software Installation, Data Persistence, Infrastructure Architecture, Scalability, Data Storage, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    4.3 stars, 324 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (324) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Asset Management, Resource Management, Equities, Market Analysis

    4.8 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Customer Insights, Entrepreneurship, Proposal Development, Market Analysis, Innovation, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Market Research, Product Development, User Research, New Business Development, Process Validation, Business Strategies, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Finance

    4.7 stars, 281 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Prep for Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate Cert DP-203

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Security, Databricks, Data Store, Data Quality, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Security Controls, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Encryption, Data Analysis

    4.3 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Web Development, Server Side

    4.6 stars, 82 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Encryption, Technical Writing, Test Tools, Human Factors (Security), Technical Communication

    4 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Custom Marketing Analytics Dashboard in Data Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Storytelling, Looker (Software), Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Integration, Google Ads

    4.4 stars, 121 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (121) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Business Analysis Mastery: Planning, Skills, and Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Systems Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process, Business Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Process Management, Requirements Elicitation, Enterprise Architecture, Business Analytics, Drive Engagement, Planning, Governance, Adaptability

    4.7 stars, 101 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Building HTTP APIs with Spring

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Data Persistence, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Development Testing, Software Testing, Web Services, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols

    4.2 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map: Coursera
  • AI Governance & ISO 42001 Readiness for GRC, Audit, & Legal: British Standards Institution
  • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds
  • Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment: LearnQuest
  • Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Prep for Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate Cert DP-203: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE): LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Create a Custom Marketing Analytics Dashboard in Data Studio: Coursera

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