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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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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Management, Software Design, Smart Goals, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Retention

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, SQL, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Database Administration, Database Systems, Database Management, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Development, Relational Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Query Languages, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Maintenance

    4.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Information Assurance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, Responsible AI

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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Application Deployment, Automation, Business Process, Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Application Development, Application Performance Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Security Controls, Data Integration, Authorization (Computing), Application Design, Authentications, Cloud Applications, Scripting, Google Sheets, Application Lifecycle Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Survival Analysis in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Model Evaluation, Public Health

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Memory Management

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    403 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Electronics, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Computing Platforms, Development Environment, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Cybersécurité Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Hardening, Network Security, Security Controls, Data Ethics, Bash (Scripting Language), Cybersecurity, Linux, Debugging, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Claude Code for Vibe Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Prompt Patterns, Software Development, Web Applications, Software Testing, Security Testing, Software Engineering, Web Development

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Software, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Computer Networking, Network Support, Network Protocols, Web Applications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Software, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Computer Literacy, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, System Software, Application Design, Database Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Operations and Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Mapping, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Workflow Management, Operational Excellence, Quality Management Systems, Change Management, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Project Management

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

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    Intel

    Intel® AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Business Technologies, Complex Problem Solving, Competitive Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Case Studies, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Responsible AI, B2B Sales, Computer Hardware

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    816 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Oracle SQL Databases: LearnQuest
  • Information Assurance Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Google Cloud
  • Survival Analysis in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Cybersécurité Google: Google
  • Claude Code for Vibe Coding: Edureka
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61): Packt

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