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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 Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Java, Software Engineering, Java Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Conceptual Design, Databases

    4.3 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    SQL Server数据库技术

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Development, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Access, Software Installation, C# (Programming Language), Data Integrity, Data Modeling

    4.7 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Artificial Intelligence Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, AI literacy, Python Programming, Responsible AI

    4.3 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, Application Deployment, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, Web Applications, Web Development, Operational Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Database Application, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Javascript

    4.2 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (33) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Enterprise AI and Data Engineering with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Databricks, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Data Architecture, AI Enablement, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Scala Programming, SQL, Python Programming, Data Visualization, Data Literacy

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

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Mockup in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI), Design

    4.4 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (82) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cybersecurity Architecture Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Risk Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Risk Mitigation, Case Studies, Risk Management

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Debugging, Development Environment, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Integrated Development Environments

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Application Design, Data Structures, Application Frameworks, Data Management

    4.8 stars, 77 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (77) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Designing data-intensive applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Systems Design, Database Software, Big Data, Database Development, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Apache Hadoop

    4.3 stars, 41 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Risking, AI Security, Social Impact, Intellectual Property, Leadership and Management, Data Quality

    4.7 stars, 214 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (214) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Powering the Future with Electrification

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Engineering Software

    4.9 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (22) · 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

  • Object-Oriented Analysis & Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SQL Server数据库技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Artificial Intelligence Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera
  • Enterprise AI and Data Engineering with Databricks: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Create a Mockup in Figma: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Architecture Fundamentals: Packt
  • ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems: EDUCBA
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: IBM
  • Designing data-intensive applications: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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