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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

    Introduction to Vertex AI Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Model Deployment, Prototyping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Network Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Applied Python Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Data Pipelines, Kubernetes, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Objective-C App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Prototyping, Mobile Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    558 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Hot New Release
    M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI Developer and Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Azure Synapse Analytics, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Business Reporting, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Data Lakes, Data Governance, Solution Architecture, Data Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Automation

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    656 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building GenAI Applications and Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Hugging Face, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, CrewAI, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Vector Databases, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Embeddings, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Generative AI, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    181 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    770 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, iOS Development, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    655 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCNA (200-301)

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Routers, Network Routing, General Networking, Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Security Awareness, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Troubleshooting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Infographics, Data Visualization, Anomaly Detection, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Automation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    156 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Vertex AI Studio: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation: Packt
  • Applied Python Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Microsoft Power BI Developer and Architect: Microsoft
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Building GenAI Applications and Agents: Coursera
  • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Course: Packt
  • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI

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