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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, Emerging Technologies, Governance

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Digital pedagogy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Feasibility Studies, Requirements Analysis, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Unix, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Governance, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, Forecasting

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, Cloud Security, Server Administration, Web Servers, Encryption, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Interactive Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Calendar en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Google Workspace, Setting Appointments, Event Management, Coordinating, Scheduling, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Tax Preparation, Contract Management, Team Management, Tax Compliance, Benefits Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Billing & Invoicing, Risk Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Preventative Care, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Precision Medicine, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Transformation: Illinois Tech
  • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
  • Project Launch: University of California, Irvine
  • C++ Superpowers and More: Infosec
  • GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance: Coursera
  • Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux: Packt
  • Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data: Coursera
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Coursera
  • Google Calendar en Español: Google Cloud
  • Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business : California Institute of the Arts

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