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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


  • D

    Duke University

    MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Shell Script, Database Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Linux

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    Learn Markdown

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Web Development, Technical Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Architect Reusable AI Agent Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Code Reusability, AI Integrations, Engineering Software, Systems Architecture, API Design, Systems Design, Solution Architecture, Artifactory, Generative Model Architectures, Release Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    CI/CD for Test Automation: Jenkins & GitHub Actions

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, API Testing, Software Development, Application Deployment, DevOps, Unit Testing, Agile Methodology, Software Development Methodologies, Performance Testing, GitHub

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Data Center Virtualization: Foundations and Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), VMware vSAN, Virtualization, Data Centers, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, vSphere Networking and Storage, Virtual Machines, IT Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Servers, Cloud Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Protecting and Managing APIs

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), OAuth, API Design, Authorization (Computing), Restful API, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Security, Data Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Líderes para la gestión en seguridad ciudadana y justicia

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Leadership and Management, Public Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Social Work, Analysis, Coordination

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Create a Project Management Dashboard using Bitrix24

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Dashboard, Project Schedules, Project Management, Calendar Management, Collaborative Software, Milestones (Project Management), Account Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Unleash Student Creativity with Buncee

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Education Software and Technology, Animations, Multimedia, Interactive Learning, Visual Storytelling, Educational Materials, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Teaching, Content Creation, Student Engagement, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Escudo Digital: Ciberseguridad para datos y sistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Awareness, Information Assurance, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Logistics, Environmental Issue, Design, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Materials science

    Build toward a degree

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • MySQL-for-Data-Engineering: Duke University
  • Learn Markdown: Scrimba
  • Architect Reusable AI Agent Systems: Coursera
  • CI/CD for Test Automation: Jenkins & GitHub Actions: Packt
  • Data Center Virtualization: Foundations and Infrastructure: Board Infinity
  • Protecting and Managing APIs: Edureka
  • Líderes para la gestión en seguridad ciudadana y justicia: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Create a Project Management Dashboard using Bitrix24: Coursera
  • Unleash Student Creativity with Buncee: Coursera
  • Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression: Coursera

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