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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 Michigan

    Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytical Skills, Forecasting, R Programming, Research Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Ggplot2

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la producción musical

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Creativity, Editing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    192 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Network Analysis, Classification Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    400 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Class Library

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Data Persistence, Debugging, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    222 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Google Professional Cloud Architect Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Big Data, Load Balancing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Practical Python for AI Coding 1

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Web Applications, Data Persistence, Scripting, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Spring - Cloud Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Spring Framework, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Load Balancing, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Cloud Services, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Restful API, Service Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    402 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Debugging, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Business Research, Talent Sourcing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Business Consulting, Market Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    114 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis: University of Michigan
  • Exploring C : University of Michigan
  • Introducción a la producción musical : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Big Data - Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
  • Java Class Library: LearnQuest
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect Prep: LearnKartS
  • Practical Python for AI Coding 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Learn JavaScript: Scrimba
  • Spring - Cloud Overview: LearnQuest
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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