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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


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Software Architecture for the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, Systems Architecture, Android Development, Embedded Software, Application Frameworks, Interoperability

    ★ 4.3 (250) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Amazon

    Generative AI in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Decision Support Systems, ChatGPT, Software Development Tools, AI literacy, Business Transformation, LLM Application, Decision Making, Program Development, AI Integrations, Operational Efficiency, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arm

    Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Debugging, Microarchitecture, Build Tools, Application Security, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Fortinet Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Security Engineering, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

    ★ 4.6 (139) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Codio

    Software Engineering Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering

    ★ 4 (58) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Security Strategy, Digital Forensics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Software Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Documentation, Functional Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Acceptance Testing, Test Case, Maintainability, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Software Design, Technical Documentation, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Data Warehousing, Systems Architecture, Data Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Data Migration, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Organizational Structure, Compliance Reporting

    ★ 4.4 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Security Testing, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Methods and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Engineering Tools, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, JUnit, Software Testing, Diagram Design, Design, Data Ethics, Test Automation, Dataflow

    ★ 4.7 (159) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Abstraction

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Database Theory, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Other Programming Languages, Servers, Operating Systems

    ★ 4.7 (135) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Data Management, Security Controls, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Encryption, Security Software, Cryptography, Data Sharing, Security Strategy, Network Security, Data Access, Risk Modeling, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Architecture for the Internet of Things: 28DIGITAL
  • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
  • Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals: Arm
  • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Software Engineering Tools and Practices: Codio
  • Security Operations: Packt
  • Introduction to Software Quality Assurance: Board Infinity
  • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
  • Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+: IBM
  • Software Design Methods and Tools: University of Colorado System

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