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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

    Generative AI and Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI, Hugging Face, OpenAI API, Multimodal Prompts, Responsible AI, AI Security, Autoencoders, Model Deployment, Fine-tuning, Application Deployment

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Incident Response, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Legal Risk

    4.4 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 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
  • P

    Princeton University

    Food Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Food and Beverage, Health Equity, Social Justice, Sustainable Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.6 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Strategic Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, User Experience Design, Experience Design, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Management, Content Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Planning, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • 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
  • 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

    VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Linux Commands, Interoperability, Key Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Slides en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Business Solutions, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Multimedia, Document Management, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, Data Sharing, Digital Publishing, Constructive Feedback, Version Control, File Management, Editing, Change Control, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.9 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Understand Best Practices with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Education Software and Technology, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Design

    4.8 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (40) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    Board Infinity

    PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Model View Controller, Restful API, Secure Coding, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Development Testing, Back-End Web Development, Security Controls, API Design, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Web Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Database Development

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

    ★ 4.2 (10) · 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

  • Generative AI and Large Language Models: Coursera
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Packt
  • GenAI for Program Managers: Coursera
  • Food Ethics: Princeton University
  • Strategic Digital Marketing: University of Arizona
  • Program Finance and Investment: Microsoft
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 101: Splunk Inc.
  • LLMOps: DeepLearning.AI
  • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera
  • Google Slides en Español: Google Cloud

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