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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


  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Introduction to Java

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File I/O, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Development Tools, Computational Thinking, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Agentic RAG with LlamaIndex

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Debugging, General Science and Research, Document Management

    4.7 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (94) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Empowerment, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Accounting, Marketing, Communication

    4.6 stars, 108 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Sourcing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Business Analytics, Contract Negotiation, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Building and Working with Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Software, Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Theory, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Access, Application Development

    4.5 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (113) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Photo Editing, Marketing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Entrepreneurship, Business

    4.5 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (86) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Governance and Management of IT

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cloud Management, Information Technology, Risk Management Framework, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Quality Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Organizational Change, Internal Auditing, Technology Strategies, Governance, Quality Monitoring, Audit Planning, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Risk Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Business Priorities

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Java Classes and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Computer Programming

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Data Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Python Programming, Data Presentation, Pandas (Python Package), Analytical Skills, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scripting, Analytics, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Graphing, Product Automation, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Validation

    4.9 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    SAS

    AI Literacy: Responsible, Trustworthy, Effective

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Agentic systems, AI Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Agentic Workflows, Discussion Facilitation, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, SAS (Software), Analytics, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Vulnerability Types and Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Uncertainty Quantification

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Failure Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Markov Model, Reliability, Simulations, Sampling (Statistics), Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

    5 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Introduction to Java: Universidad de Palermo
  • Building Agentic RAG with LlamaIndex: DeepLearning.AI
  • Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sourcing Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Building and Working with Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing: Coursera
  • Governance and Management of IT: Packt
  • Java Classes and Objects: Coursera
  • Data Analytics with Python: Simplilearn
  • AI Literacy: Responsible, Trustworthy, Effective: SAS

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