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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

    Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Web Presence, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Design

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

  • I

    ISC2

    ISC2 Healthcare Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Risk Control, Data Management, Patient Safety, Security Awareness, Data Security

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software

    ★ 4.7 (224) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    STARWEAVER

    AI-Powered Business Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, AI Enablement, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Generative AI, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Innovation, Product Knowledge, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

    ★ 4.1 (42) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Unity Engine, Value Propositions, Animations, Functional Specification, Proposal Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, 3D Assets, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Customer Analysis, Interaction Design, UI Components, Software Documentation

    ★ 4.4 (392) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Risk Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Business Risk Management, Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Psychological Evaluations, Learning Theory, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Sciences

    ★ 4.6 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded Systems using C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Data Storage

    ★ 4.1 (143) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Sharing, Legal Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Import/Export, Incident Management, Case Law

    ★ 4.9 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, AI literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (992) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to design Facebook/IG Stories using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software

    ★ 4.6 (291) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rice University

    Self Awareness and the Effective Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Engineering Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Problem Solving, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Resilience

    ★ 4.7 (690) · 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

  • Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Coursera
  • ISC2 Healthcare Certificate: ISC2
  • Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets: Coursera
  • AI-Powered Business Operations: STARWEAVER
  • Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide: Packt
  • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Embedded Systems using C: EDUCBA
  • Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Queen Mary University of London
  • Ethics in the Age of AI: LearnQuest

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