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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


  • K

    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Servers, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking, DevOps, User Accounts

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Google IT 지원 수료증 이수 과정

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, OSI Models, Cloud Management, Technical Support, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Operating Systems, Help Desk Support, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware

    4.9 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (37) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Digging Deeper into Audience Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Driving engagement, Web Analytics, Benchmarking, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting, Journey Mapping, Customer Retention, Trend Analysis, Marketing

    4.6 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    IA generativa: más allá del chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    离散优化建模基础篇 Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Functional Design, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Chronicle SIEM: Introduction & Single Event Rules

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Malware Protection, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security

    3.2 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.2 (6) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Incident Management, Information Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Query Languages, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Analytics

    4.8 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    LLMOps

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, Version Control, Supervised Learning

    4 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (39) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Program Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Program Management, Responsible AI, Planning, Generative AI, AI literacy, Risk Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Analytics

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Program Finance and Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Procurement, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Estimation, Microsoft 365, Excel Formulas, Project Finance, Feasibility Studies, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Interaction Design Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, A/B Testing, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Research

    4.5 stars, 164 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (164) · Mixed · 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

  • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Google IT 지원 수료증 이수 과정: Google
  • Digging Deeper into Audience Reports in Google Analytics: Coursera
  • IA generativa: más allá del chatbot: Google Cloud
  • 离散优化建模基础篇 Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Chronicle SIEM: Introduction & Single Event Rules: Google Cloud
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 101: Splunk Inc.
  • Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool: Coursera
  • LLMOps: DeepLearning.AI
  • GenAI for Program Managers: Coursera

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