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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


  • P

    Packt

    Java Concurrency, Performance, and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Web Servers, Web Applications, Server Side, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, OS Process Management, Context Management, Software Development, Encryption, Network Protocols, Scalability, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, grep, Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    ★ 4.7 (8.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    JetBrains

    Kotlin for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Java Programming, Java, IntelliJ IDEA, Android Development, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Functional Design, Interoperability, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Environment, Code Review

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Building AI Agents and Agentic Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Application Development, Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Risking

    ★ 4.6 (299) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Infrastructure Automation (IaC) - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Ansible, Amazon CloudWatch, IT Automation, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Deployment, YAML, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Amazon DynamoDB, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Storage, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Jupyter

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, Java Programming, Software Testing, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Performance Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Getting Started with Essay Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Report Writing, English Language, Style Guides

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, USB, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electrical Power, Engineering Design Process, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, System Requirements

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Communications, Planning, Project Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Requirements Management, Project Performance, Financial Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Software, Databases, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation

    ★ 4.7 (5.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infection Control, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Visualization, Health Policy, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Infectious Diseases, Datamaps, Health Informatics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Health Assessment, Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Java Concurrency, Performance, and Networking: Packt
  • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Kotlin for Java Developers: JetBrains
  • Building AI Agents and Agentic Workflows: IBM
  • Infrastructure Automation (IaC) - Hands-On: KodeKloud
  • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Structures and Performance: University of California San Diego
  • Getting Started with Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning: Rice University

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