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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


  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Fundamentals of Cyber Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Solidity for Beginners: Write and Test Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Application Deployment, Integrated Development Environments, Development Testing, Web Development Tools, Program Development, Cryptographic Protocols, Javascript, Scripting

    4 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Data Analysis with Excel, Python and Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Power BI, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Financial Data, Statistical Reporting, Data Preprocessing, Excel Formulas, Data Quality, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Analysis, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Financial Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Deep Excavations and Support Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Finite Element Methods, Construction Engineering, Mathematical Software, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Structural Analysis, Construction, Engineering Design Process, Laboratory Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Systems Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Configuration Management, Engineering Management, Project Risk Management, Waterfall Methodology, Functional Requirement, Systems Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Systems Architecture, System Requirements

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 9

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Data Ethics, System Support, End User Training and Support, Telecommuting, Information Technology, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Information Privacy, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Digital Products with Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Digital Content, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Design and Product, Branding, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Advertising

    3.9 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (11) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build AI Agents with Agent Platform and Flutter

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, LangChain, Google Gemini, Flutter (Software), Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Integrations, Cross Platform Development, AI literacy, Agentic systems, Application Development, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Front-End Web Development

    4 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Cloud Deployment, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Desktop Support, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Peripheral Devices, Technical Support, System Configuration, Wireless Networks, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Creating a Technology Startup Company

    Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, Target Market, Persona Development, Operational Performance Management, Target Audience, Market Opportunities, Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Analysis, Operational Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Planning, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, People Management, New Product Development, Governance, Engineering

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Best Practices for Ethical Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Personally Identifiable Information, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Privacy, Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Data Security, Information Privacy, Health Information Management, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tufts University

    Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Microsoft Excel, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Sampling (Statistics), Analytical Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Statistics, Business Analytics, Python Programming

    4.2 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Cyber Defense: STARWEAVER
  • Solidity for Beginners: Write and Test Smart Contracts: Coursera
  • Financial Data Analysis with Excel, Python and Power BI: Coursera
  • Deep Excavations and Support Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Systems Engineering Fundamentals: University of Colorado System
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 9: Pearson
  • Create Digital Products with Visme: Coursera
  • Build AI Agents with Agent Platform and Flutter: Google Cloud
  • CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201): Packt
  • Creating a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder

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