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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to Model Context Protocol (MCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Context Management, Real Time Data, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Artificial Intelligence, Data Access, Generative AI, Interoperability, Server Administration

    ★ 3.6 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Getting Started with Technology Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Gap Analysis, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Engineering Management, Technology Solutions, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Business, Engineering

    ★ 4.3 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Cloud Run on Google Cloud: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Application Development, Containerization, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Integration Testing, Scalability

    ★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a value proposition canvas in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Modeling, Competitive Intelligence, Business Analysis Tools, Presentations, Product Knowledge, Data Import/Export, Marketing, Collaborative Software

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Query Languages, Data Import/Export

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

  • E

    Epic Games

    Game Development and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, Innovation, Storytelling

    ★ 4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Planned Giving

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Gift Accounting, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Income Tax, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Tax Compliance, Marketing Materials, Administration, Policy Development, Tax

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Embedded Firmware Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Pseudocode, Microarchitecture, Memory Management, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Electronic Hardware, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Cross Platform Development, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Internet Of Things, Hardware Troubleshooting

    ★ 2.6 (9) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Digital Marketing

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

  • M

    MathWorks

    Designing and Simulating Physical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Engineering Software, Engineering, Electronic Systems, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Virtual Environment, Control Systems

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Shopify eCommerce: Social Media Ads for Sales Success

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Campaign Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Performance marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Target Market, Google Ads, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, E-Commerce, Budget Management, Content Creation, Account Management, Video Production, Apple iOS

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Immersify

    The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Blood Pressure, Capillary, Hemodynamics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Diagnostic Tests, Respiration, Anatomy, Hematology, Physiology, Electrophysiology, Medical Terminology, Simulation and Simulation Software

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · 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

  • Intro to Model Context Protocol (MCP): Scrimba
  • Getting Started with Technology Startups: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Developing Applications with Cloud Run on Google Cloud: Fundamentals: Google Cloud
  • Create a value proposition canvas in Miro: Coursera
  • Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Game Development and Prototyping: Epic Games
  • Planned Giving: University of California, Davis
  • Embedded Firmware Engineering: Coursera
  • Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva: Coursera
  • Designing and Simulating Physical Models: MathWorks

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