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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 Glasgow

    Biomedical Visualisation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Human Musculoskeletal System, Biomedical Engineering, 3D Assets, Scientific Visualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Virtual Environment, Animations, Medical Imaging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    533 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Civil Law, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    466 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Hands-On Projects
    Hands-On Projects
    K

    Keller Williams

    Keller Williams Real Estate Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Administrative Support, Real Estate, Office Management, Real Estate Sales, Value Propositions, Property and Real Estate, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Building, Database Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Sales Management, Client Services, Real Estate Transactions, Organizational Skills, Sales Prospecting, Sales Presentation, Contract Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    205 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Columbia University

    Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Futures Exchange, Risk Management, Equities, Actuarial Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    420 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Overcoming Dyslexia

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Literacy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Diagnostic Tests, Working With Children, Psychological Evaluations, Student Support and Services, Education Software and Technology, Resilience, Learning Strategies, Child Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Neurology, Advocacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    Digital Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Process, Software Development, Network Analysis, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Apple iOS, Decision Making, Case Studies, Amazon Web Services

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    572 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Storytelling, Layout Design, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Research, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design and Development, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, File Systems, Shell Script, Electrical Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    145 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Biomedical Visualisation: University of Glasgow
  • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
  • Keller Williams Real Estate Agent: Keller Williams
  • Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics: Coursera
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp
  • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
  • Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Overcoming Dyslexia: Yale University
  • Digital Business Models: Lund University
  • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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