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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


  • M

    MathWorks

    Automating Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, File I/O, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Engineering Practices, Data Preprocessing, Mathematical Software, Data Store

    4.7 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    AI Project Leadership: Definition to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Coordination, Functional Requirement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Technology Strategies, Quality Assurance and Control, Strategic Communication, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Internal Communications, Plan Execution, Business Requirements, Business Transformation, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Metrics, Software Development Methodologies

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (53) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Securing AI and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI Security, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Reinforcement Learning, Model Optimization, Data Synthesis

    4.4 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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
  • 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
  • O

    Oracle

    Introduction to Oracle Cloud Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Supply Chain Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Resource Planning, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Supply Chain, Enterprise Application Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Resources Software, Software As A Service, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Virtual Networking

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

    4.7 stars, 293 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Establishing Product-Market Fit

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Target Market, Target Audience, Product Improvement, Product Management, User Experience, Product Development, Product Design, Product Strategy, Customer Analysis, Product Planning, Agile Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, User Feedback, Product Testing, Continuous Improvement Process, Needs Assessment, Ideation

    4.6 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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

  • Automating Image Processing: MathWorks
  • AI Project Leadership: Definition to Delivery: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Securing AI and Advanced Topics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Design Online Course Printables using Canva: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Finance and Accounting: Edureka
  • Procurement & Sourcing Operations: Coursera
  • Introduction to Oracle Cloud Essentials: Oracle
  • Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Establishing Product-Market Fit: University of Maryland, College Park

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