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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

    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 1: Objects, Loops, Hoisting

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Debugging, Web Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Technology and Product Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Medical Devices, Agile Methodology, Health Technology, Wireframing, Human Centered Design, Agile Project Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Scalability, Software Development Methodologies, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Stakeholder Management, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Health Care, Product Strategy, Technology Solutions, Risk Management

    2.3
    Rating, 2.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Software Installation

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Pesquisa de Mercado e Estratégia de Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Market Research, Survey Creation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Sampling (Statistics), Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Data Collection, Market Intelligence, Business Research, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Analysis, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Precast System

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Structural Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Technical Standard

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    First Steps in Python with Jupyter Notebooks

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Generative AI, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    Build an AI Travel Agent App with OpenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, OpenAI API, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Cloud API, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), AI Personalization, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Strategy

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine auf Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Google App Engine, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Big Data, Firewall, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Managed Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platforms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How To Make An Instagram Reel Cover Using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Photo Editing, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Microsoft 365, Business Writing, Document Management, Productivity Software, Editing, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Writing, Web Content, Report Writing, Business Communication, Productivity, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Deploy containers by using Azure Kubernetes Service

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Docker (Software), YAML, Containerization, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Command-Line Interface

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced JavaScript 1: Objects, Loops, Hoisting: Scrimba
  • Technology and Product Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Bash Scripting and System Configuration: Codio
  • Pesquisa de Mercado e Estratégia de Marketing: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Design of Precast System: L&T EduTech
  • First Steps in Python with Jupyter Notebooks: Coursera
  • Build an AI Travel Agent App with OpenAI: Scrimba
  • Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine auf Deutsch: Google Cloud
  • How To Make An Instagram Reel Cover Using Canva: Coursera

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