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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

    GenAI for Back-End Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Database Management, Back-End Web Development, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Database Development, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Integrations, Databases, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.5 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Explainable Deep Learning Models for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Responsible AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Software Visualization, Heat Maps, Artificial Neural Networks

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Computer Science, Javascript, Programming Principles, Web Development, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Solution Design

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Mastering Data Visualization in Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Office

    4.8 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Usability Testing with Hotjar

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Test Planning, User Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Product Development, Web Analytics and SEO, User Accounts, Data Integration

    4.3 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (31) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Edureka

    Salesforce Agentforce: Introduction to Agentforce Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Salesforce, AI Integrations, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with Microsoft Entra

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Multi-Factor Authentication, Active Directory, User Accounts, Security Controls, Proxy Servers

    3.6 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    2026 Market Research: Consumer Behavior & Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Target Audience, Surveys, Target Market, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Analysis, Business Research, Qualitative Research, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Google Analytics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Statistical Programming

    4.5 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • P

    Packt

    3D Character Rigging in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Design and Product

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Big Data and Hadoop Foundations and Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Science, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Linux, Software Installation, Scalability, System Configuration

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · 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

  • GenAI for Back-End Web Developers: Coursera
  • Explainable Deep Learning Models for Healthcare: University of Glasgow
  • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba
  • Mastering Data Visualization in Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Usability Testing with Hotjar: Coursera
  • Salesforce Agentforce: Introduction to Agentforce Platform: Edureka
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Entra: Whizlabs
  • 2026 Market Research: Consumer Behavior & Psychology: Alex Genadinik
  • Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression: Coursera
  • Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science: Coursera

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