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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Tool Calling, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Solution Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    332 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Computer Hardware, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Algorithms, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Course

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, OSI Models, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Metasploit, Malware Protection, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Linux, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), General Networking, Security Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    576 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Concurrency in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Algorithms, System Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    798 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MathWorks

    Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Matlab, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geospatial Information and Technology, Traffic Flow Optimization, Medical Imaging, Data Validation, Estimation, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Developing Training Materials, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Marketing, Social Media

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Eclipse (Software), Software Testing, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Java, Functional Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    362 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    G

    Google

    Google Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Estimation, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Project Performance, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Project Management, Prioritization, Estimation, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Design, Technical Management, Smart Goals, API Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Fundamentals of Technology Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Sales Presentation, Technical Sales, Sales, Sales Development, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Solution Sales Engineering, Prospecting and Qualification, Emerging Technologies, Outside Sales, Inside Sales, Needs Assessment, Consultative Approaches, Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    160 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization: Google Cloud
  • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University
  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Course: Packt
  • Advanced R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leadership: Infosec
  • Concurrency in Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
  • Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral: Coursera
  • Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java: Coursera
  • Google Agile Essentials: Google

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