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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Vibe Coding with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Software Development Tools, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Software Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Documentation, Secure Coding, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Testing, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Computer Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Data Validation

    4.3 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Development, AI Workflows, Application Design, Software Development Methodologies

    4.4 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Beginner · 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Custom Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Marketing, Web Development

    4.5 stars, 171 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (171) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), Design Research, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, User Centered Design, Collaborative Software, Interactive Design, Persona Development

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Record Keeping, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Cloud Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Standards, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Threat Management

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Data Modeling, General Science and Research

    4.2 stars, 69 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (69) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Scrimba

    Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Development Environment, OpenAI API, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Databases, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Environment, System Configuration

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Transformación digital de Gobiernos

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Human Capital, Infrastructure Security, Interoperability, Technology Strategies, Analytics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Security, Administration, Project Design, Public Policies, Data Governance, digital literacy, Policy Development, Process Improvement, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 148 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (148) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Video Game Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Scripting Languages, Data Persistence, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Computational Logic, Front-End Web Development, Web Development

    4.7 stars, 155 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Database Development, Dashboard Creation, Software Documentation, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Performance Testing

    4.8 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (55) · Intermediate · 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

  • Vibe Coding with GitHub Copilot: Edureka
  • Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O: SkillUp
  • Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training: Simplilearn
  • Sales Force Management: West Virginia University
  • Custom Reports in Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases: Scrimba
  • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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