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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Effective Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Verification And Validation, Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Distributed Computing, Business Logic, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Target Market, Business Strategy, Value Propositions

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Product Management: Developing and Delivering a New Product

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Usability Testing, Product Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Testing, Product Requirements, Commercialization, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Stakeholder Analysis, Market Analysis, Team Building, Market Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn to code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gen AI: Navigate the Landscape

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, Generative AI, AI Security, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Governance, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Cloud Computing, Firewall, Mobile Security, USB, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Cloud Security, Network Protocols, System Configuration, System Support

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Big Data Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy, Market Share, Distributed Computing, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    318 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How to create a Jira SCRUM project

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Workflow Management, Run Chart, Project Planning, Project Management, Prioritization, Dependency Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    506 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Strategy, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Social Media, Text Mining, Anomaly Detection, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Cloud Computing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    263 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Scripting, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Software Installation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    E

    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Dashboard, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Productivity Software, Data Entry, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Data Security, Data Integrity, Computer Literacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    127 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effective Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12: Packt
  • Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Product Management: Developing and Delivering a New Product: SkillUp
  • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
  • Gen AI: Navigate the Landscape: Google Cloud
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101): Packt
  • Big Data Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • How to create a Jira SCRUM project: Coursera
  • Data Science Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine

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