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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 of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Maintainability, Application Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pseudocode, Data Structures, Probability, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Java Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Scala Programming, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Hardening, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Emerging Technologies, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Build a Support Agent with Vercel AI SDK

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, LLM Application, Vector Databases, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Large Language Modeling, TypeScript, Responsible AI, Software Development, Real Time Data, Web Scraping, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Foundations of Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Web Applications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Secure Coding, Javascript

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    From Excel to Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Synthesis, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Trend Analysis, Data Sharing, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Microsoft 365

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Train The Trainer

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Firewall, Network Routing, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced Appium: Scalable Mobile Test Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Jenkins, Mobile Development, Test Execution Engine, Testability, Application Frameworks, Test Case, Regression Testing, Continuous Integration, Debugging, Scalability, CI/CD, Test Engineering, Maintainability, Automation, Continuous Deployment, Cross Platform Development, Containerization

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Object-Oriented Design: University of Alberta
  • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
  • Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5: Infosec
  • Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Google
  • Build a Support Agent with Vercel AI SDK: Scrimba
  • Foundations of Business Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Web Applications for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • From Excel to Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles: Arizona State University

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