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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Biases and Portfolio Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Portfolio Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Investment Management, Asset Management, Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Capital Markets, Decision Making, Finance, Market Analysis, Equities, Psychology, Performance Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    282 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Robotics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Linear Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    585 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Virtual Instruction

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Create Serverless Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Process Automation, Microservices, Application Programming Interface (API), GitHub

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    134 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Big Data, SQL, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Pseudocode, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    969 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Insper

    Introdução ao Marketing Analítico

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Research, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    802 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    351 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Social Media Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Paid media, Instagram, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Driving engagement, Business Ethics, Brand Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    333 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking 101

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Routing, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    C

    Coursera

    Canva Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Event Marketing, Presentations, Video Editing, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Typography, Storytelling, Interactive Design, Marketing Design, Cross-Channel Marketing, Brand Strategy, Social Media, Logo Design, Layout Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Content Creation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Project Charter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Project Scoping, Google Docs, Timelines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    646 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Biases and Portfolio Selection: Rice University
  • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Foundations of Virtual Instruction : University of California, Irvine
  • Create Serverless Applications : Microsoft
  • BigQuery for Data Analysts: Google Cloud
  • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Introdução ao Marketing Analítico: Insper
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • Social Media Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Networking 101: Google Cloud

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