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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Market Liquidity, Loans

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    984 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data for Business Analysts Using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    335 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Application Design, Automation, Data Security, Business Process, Microsoft Teams

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    324 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Application Security

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    476 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    790 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    IT-поддержка Google

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Data Security, Desktop Support, Network Security, Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support, Active Directory, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    299 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Strategy and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Data Governance, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Data Security, Governance, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    416 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Front-End Developer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, HTML and CSS, React.js, Usability, Software Technical Review, Web Applications, User Experience Design, Semantic Web, Data Validation, Javascript

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    456 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
  • Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers: University of Pennsylvania
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
  • Data for Business Analysts Using Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop: IBM
  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • IT-поддержка Google: Google

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