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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.


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Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Laboratory Reports, Technical Writing, Version Control, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Security, Servers, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Encryption, Disaster Recovery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Red Teaming LLM Applications

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, AI Security, Application Security, Risk Management Framework

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Introduction to Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Digital Assets, Supply Chain Management, FinTech, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Accounting, Security Awareness, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Security Controls, Cryptography, Multi-Factor Authentication, Transaction Processing, Authentications, Risk Management, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    216 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Java Programming, Event-Driven Programming, System Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Storage, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    172 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Governance, Risk, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security, Business Continuity, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vendor Management, Incident Response, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Business Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Unix and Bash for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, Unix Shell, File Systems, Shell Script, TCP/IP, Version Control

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Experience, Usability, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, User Flows, Persona Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy and Protection Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Data Integrity, Security Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Employee Training

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    操作系统原理(Operating Systems)

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, System Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Systems, File I/O, Unix, Data Storage, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    363 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Design, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), GitHub, Javascript

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Custom Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Marketing, Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    170 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Red Teaming LLM Applications: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Blockchain: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Packt
  • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio
  • Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma: Coursera
  • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera
  • 操作系统原理(Operating Systems): Peking University

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