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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


  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Automate tasks and processes with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Issue Tracking, Project Management, Project Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, TCP/IP, Data Storage, Communication Systems, Applied Mathematics, Memory Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Getting started with ImageJ

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Data Analysis Software, Software Installation, Data Analysis, Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Data Processing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Transact-SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transaction Processing, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Theory, Operational Databases, Database Development, Data Integrity, Database Software, Data Access, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Software Installation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Query Language and Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Ad Hoc Reporting, Continuous Monitoring

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la producción musical

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Multimedia, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Editing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Azure Identity and Networking Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, IT Automation, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, General Networking, Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, User Provisioning, Windows PowerShell

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Mastering Multi-Agent Development with AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Generative AI, Development Environment, Tool Calling, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Messaging & Collaboration Apps: Teams/Zoom

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Slack (Software), Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Communication, Events and Conferences, Inbound Calls, Outbound Calls, Data Sharing, File Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Azure DevOps and Continuous Delivery with Git

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, DevOps, Test Planning, Continuous Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Git (Version Control System), Agile Software Development, YAML, Continuous Deployment, GitHub, Agile Methodology, Version Control, Agile Project Management, Application Deployment, Release Management, Sprint Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Automate tasks and processes with Jira: Coursera
  • Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials: Packt
  • Getting started with ImageJ: Coursera
  • Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Splunk Query Language and Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer: Coursera
  • Introducción a la producción musical: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Azure Identity and Networking Essentials: Microsoft
  • Mastering Multi-Agent Development with AutoGen: Packt
  • Get Started with Messaging & Collaboration Apps: Teams/Zoom: SkillUp

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