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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


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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Public Speaking, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Storytelling, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision, Graphical Tools

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Mockups, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interaction Design, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Systems Design, Technical Communication, Typography, Motion Graphics, Design Research, User Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Human Factors (Security)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    AI-Assisted Code Modernization

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Code Reusability, Application Lifecycle Management, CI/CD, Agentic systems, Software Technical Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Development of Secure Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Operating Systems, Software Systems, Cybersecurity, Real Time Data, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Securing Accounts and Preventing Attacks in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Risk Management, Social Skills, Business Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Integrations, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI Foundations and Secure AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Model Optimization, Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Data Governance, Prompt Patterns, Machine Learning Methods, Generative Model Architectures, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Data Security, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Integrity, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Business Modeling, Automation, Data Security

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Web Design, Ajax, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Javascript, Frontend Performance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Server Side, Semantic Web, Software Installation

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Essential Tools and Practices for .NET 8 Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Development Tools, ASP.NET, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Secure Coding, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, C# (Programming Language), Unit Testing, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Application Design, Design Software, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
  • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma: Google
  • Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management: Kennesaw State University
  • AI-Assisted Code Modernization: IBM
  • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Securing Accounts and Preventing Attacks in Business: John Wiley & Sons
  • Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography: IBM
  • AI Foundations and Secure AI Fundamentals: Packt
  • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II: Macquarie University

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