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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Threat Modeling, Debugging, Systems Design

    4.3
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    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    I

    IBM

    Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, Business Analysis, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, Prototyping, Software Architecture, Consulting, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Business Communication, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Consulting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    430 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Resource Allocation, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations, Complex Problem Solving, Linear Algebra

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Workday

    Workday Financial Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Workday (Software), Accounting Software, Data Analysis Software, Financial Data, Dashboard, General Ledger, Accounting, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Management Reporting, Workforce Planning, Business Reporting, Business Process, Data Visualization, Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    G

    Google

    Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement

    Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Return On Investment, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Measurement, Performance marketing, Digital Marketing, Data Presentation, Google Ads, Marketing Budgets, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    G

    Google

    Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Technical Communication, Data Transformation, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    883 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Logo Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Color Theory, Image Quality, Photo Editing, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    JetBrains

    Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, File I/O

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Software Design, System Design and Implementation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    C

    Coursera

    Content Creation and Copywriting

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Copywriting, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Collaborative Software, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Online Advertising, MarTech, Graphic Design, Brand Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    766 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Apache Maven Essentials for Build Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Build Tools, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Automation, Java, Product Lifecycle Management, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity Capstone Project: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects: IBM
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Workday Financial Management for Business Users: Workday
  • Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement: Google
  • Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights: Google
  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding: JetBrains
  • Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C: University of California, Santa Cruz

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