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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Program Development, Python Programming

    ★ 4.2 (14) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Tableau Fundamentals Case Study - Ecommerce Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, E-Commerce, Performance Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Performance Analysis, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Regional Sales, Business Analysis, Branding

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Branding Basics with Adobe Express

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Express, Branding, Brand Strategy, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Visual Storytelling, Typography, Visual Design, Asset Management, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphical Tools, Code Reusability

    ★ 3.8 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Services, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Injury Prevention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Policies, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Health Promotion, Legal Proceedings, Community Organizing, Community Health, Court Systems, Crisis Intervention, Legal Hearings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Law, Health Policy, Civil Procedures

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Database Software, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, Database Design, Information Management, Databases, Diagram Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Management, Software Systems

    ★ 4.3 (32) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Master C# and SQL by Building Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Stored Procedure, Database Management, SQL, Database Development, Database Application, C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Integration Testing, Data Store, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Application Design, Development Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Software Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Patterns and Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Engineering, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Programming Principles, Conceptual Design

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Improving Accuracy of LLM Applications

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Fine-tuning, Test Data, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Generative AI Agents

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Set up a SIEM forwarder for Windows on Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Installation, Containerization, Microsoft Windows, Event Monitoring, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Data Security

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Cybersecurity Career Ladder

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Business Priorities, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, Security Management, Regulatory Compliance, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Business Communication, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9: Coursera
  • Tableau Fundamentals Case Study - Ecommerce Analysis: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Branding Basics with Adobe Express: Adobe
  • Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python: Arizona State University
  • RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS: LearnQuest
  • ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Database Systems: Coursera
  • Master C# and SQL by Building Applications: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Patterns and Principles: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Improving Accuracy of LLM Applications: DeepLearning.AI

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