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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

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert 102

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Synthesis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Real Time Data, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Logistics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Brainstorming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Storage Scale Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Linux Administration, Systems Administration, Software Installation, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Event Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Function-Calling and Data Extraction with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Hugging Face, Unstructured Data, SQL, Web Services, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Database Management, Restful API, Data Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    HubSpot: Working with a ticketing system

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Gmail, Help Desk Support, Marketing, Sales Support, Client Support

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Fundamentals of Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, GitHub, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Infrastructure Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Animations

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Princeton University

    Food Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Food and Beverage, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Hosting a Static Website (HTML/CSS/Javascript) in AWS S3

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Version Control, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Web Applications, Public Cloud

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Financial Modeling, Mortgage Loans, Timelines

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 3D CAD 專題

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Structural Engineering, Architectural Drawing, Construction, Building Design, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Splunk Search Expert 102: Splunk Inc.
  • Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
  • IBM Storage Scale Administration: IBM
  • Function-Calling and Data Extraction with LLMs: DeepLearning.AI
  • HubSpot: Working with a ticketing system : Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Web Development: Illinois Tech
  • Food Ethics: Princeton University
  • Hosting a Static Website (HTML/CSS/Javascript) in AWS S3: Coursera

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