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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 California, Davis

    Principles of Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Security Engineering, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

    ★ 4.4 (383) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial y Futuro del Trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Employee Coaching, People Development, Employee Training, Responsible AI, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Data Ethics, Digital Analysis, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Business Intelligence, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Business Technologies, Business, Data Science

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data Mart, Business Process, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Performance Testing

    ★ 4.7 (727) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Strategy & Positioning

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Target Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Strategy, Product Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Target Audience

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Workforce Planning Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Dashboard, Human Resources Software, Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Metrics, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Performance Metric, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy, Workflow Management, Performance Measurement, Analytics, Strategic Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Spreadsheet Automation with VBA

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Scripting, Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export, UI Components, IT Automation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Interactive Design, Build Tools, Productivity, Operations, Research and Design, Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Finance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Java Foundations Bootcamp - Learn by Coding & Quizzes - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Development Environment, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Debugging, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Validation

    ★ 4.7 (4.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Care Management, Medical Privacy, Revenue Cycle Management, Practice Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Performance Review, Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Terminology, Claims Processing, Medical Billing, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Medical Management, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (426) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • P

    Packt

    IT Service Management Excellence – ITIL 4 Foundation Program

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Service Improvement, Information Technology Operations, IT Management, Service Level, Information Technology, Continuous Improvement Process, Governance, Problem Management, Asset Management, Configuration Management, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Business Relationship Management, Customer experience improvement, Incident Management, Application Frameworks, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Nonprofit Management 101

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Newsletters, Risk Management, Lobbying, Talent Management, Governance, Non-Profit Accounting, Event Planning, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Event Management, Leadership Development, Risk Mitigation, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership and Management, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Virginia

    Managing an Agile Team

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Kanban Principles, Innovation, Process Improvement, Selling Techniques, Customer experience improvement, Discussion Facilitation

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
  • Inteligencia Artificial y Futuro del Trabajo: Universidad de Palermo
  • The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines: Google
  • Marketing Strategy & Positioning: Coursera
  • Workforce Planning Strategy: Microsoft
  • Spreadsheet Automation with VBA: EDUCBA
  • Java Foundations Bootcamp - Learn by Coding & Quizzes - 2026: Packt
  • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager: Johns Hopkins University
  • IT Service Management Excellence – ITIL 4 Foundation Program: Packt

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