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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

    Usar Funciones y Fórmulas Básicas en Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software

    4.6 stars, 195 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (195) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Frameworks

    4.1 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (12) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Offensive Cyber Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Security Testing, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Plot (Graphics), Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Case Studies

    4.6 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Support, Information Systems Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 3

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Performance Testing, Debugging, Web Development Tools

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Python Course

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Installation, Descriptive Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, LLM Application, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, LangChain, Threat Detection, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Generative AI, Embeddings, LangGraph, Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Behavioral Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Driving engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Target Market, Personalized Campaigns, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Windows Servers, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Web Servers, Active Directory, Digital Communications, Microsoft Servers, Network Infrastructure, Authentications, Server Administration, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Data Migration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

    4.7 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SAS

    Advanced SAS Programming Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Processing, Perl (Programming Language), Statistical Programming, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Data Storage, Data Presentation

    4.8 stars, 96 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Usar Funciones y Fórmulas Básicas en Excel: Coursera
  • Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners: Packt
  • Offensive Cyber Operations: STARWEAVER
  • Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making: Rice University
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Learn Python: 3: Scrimba
  • The Complete Python Course: Packt
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 8: Pearson
  • Behavioral Marketing: Simplilearn
  • Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch: Packt

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