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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

    Use Python Regular Expressions to Process File Data

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Test Data, Test Case, Data Validation, Test Script Development, Verification And Validation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming

    4 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (25) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, General Networking, Application Lifecycle Management

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis Software, Timelines

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Incident Management, Prompt Patterns, Coordinating, Prompt Engineering, Cybersecurity, AI Personalization, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Performance Analysis, Developing Training Materials

    4.9 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Cloud API, API Testing, Cloud Deployment, Web Services, Web Frameworks, User Provisioning, Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, User Accounts, Test Script Development, Email Automation, Debugging, Operational Databases, Test Tools, Continuous Integration

    4.3 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Scripting Languages, Javascript, Database Management

    4.6 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (68) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Shell Script, User Accounts, Microsoft Servers, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Servers, Systems Administration, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Server Administration, Authentications

    4.5 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data calculations in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Analysis, Trend Analysis, User Accounts

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

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

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Health Administration, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Security Strategy, Innovation, Data Integration

    4.9 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Google Cloud Workspace Administrator Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Enterprise Application Management, System Monitoring, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Event Monitoring, Email Security, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Compliance Auditing, Data Security, Configuration Management, Incident Management, Application Deployment, Annual Reports

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Impact from digital transformation: A Nano course

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Change, Leadership, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling

    4.7 stars, 132 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Architectural Rendering Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, 3D Assets, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Editing, Functional Design, Graphical Tools, Image Quality, Simulations, Fine-tuning

    4.8 stars, 69 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (69) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Use Python Regular Expressions to Process File Data: Coursera
  • Kubernetes Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel: Packt
  • ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training: Vanderbilt University
  • Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI: Packt
  • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Pearson
  • Data calculations in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Exam Prep: Google Cloud Workspace Administrator Associate: Whizlabs

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