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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Program Development, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Conceptual Design

    Build toward a degree

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Soutien des TI de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Security Awareness, Active Directory, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Microsoft Windows, Information Technology, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    141 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    334 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Arranging and Visualizing Data in R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Rmarkdown, R (Software), Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Autonomous Aerospace Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Systems Architecture, Simulations, Global Positioning Systems, Robotics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Assurance, Computer Vision, Anomaly Detection, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Integration, Estimation, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel-Kenntnisse für Unternehmen: Grundlagen

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Test Case, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI for Finance and Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Make.com, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Miro AI, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Budgeting, Forecasting

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Начинаем работать с Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Video Production, Content Creation, Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Managerial Written Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Editing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Management, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Engineering Management, Writing, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Concision, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Modern Statistics for Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Storage Technologies, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storage, Database Software, Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Regression Testing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Privacy for Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Metadata Management, Encryption

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Soutien des TI de Google: Google
  • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • Arranging and Visualizing Data in R : University of Michigan
  • Autonomous Aerospace Systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Excel-Kenntnisse für Unternehmen: Grundlagen: Macquarie University
  • QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Finance and Accounting: Edureka
  • Начинаем работать с Canva: Coursera
  • Technical Managerial Written Skills: University of Colorado Boulder

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