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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


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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Encryption, Firewall, Operating Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Business Software

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, AI literacy, Predictive Modeling, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, CI/CD, Containerization, Continuous Delivery, Dashboard Creation, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, Problem Management, Data Import/Export, Data Access

    ★ 4.7 (55K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Prepare Data for Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Literacy, File Management, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Access, Data Sharing, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, SQL, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Introduction to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Model Training, Machine Learning, Innovation, Critical Thinking

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U
    D

    Multiple educators

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Troubleshooting, Mobile Devices & Professional Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Mobile Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Technology Operations, Technical Support, Responsible AI, Help Desk Support, Network Support, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows, Scripting, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Electrical Safety, Network Security, Network Routers, Security Management, Operating Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Python to Access Web Data

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Extensible Languages and XML, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Access, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment

    ★ 4.8 (45K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Bioinformatics, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Verification And Validation, Computer Programming, Analysis, Software Testing, C and C++, Python Programming, Java, Debugging, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Cryptographic Protocols

    ★ 4.3 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Consolidation, Business Reporting, Data Management, Automation

    ★ 4.9 (18K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems: Microsoft
  • Generative AI for Data Scientists: IBM
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr: Google Cloud
  • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
  • Introduction to AI: Google
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • Troubleshooting, Mobile Devices & Professional Practices: Packt
  • Using Python to Access Web Data: University of Michigan
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks: Kennesaw State University
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego

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