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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


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Analítica y ciencia de datos para negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Business Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, Data Manipulation, Project Management Life Cycle, Databases, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Science, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Supervised Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Database Architecture and NoSQL at Scale with Deno

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Applications, Database Management Systems, Data Store, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Cloud Deployment, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Application Deployment, JSON, Javascript

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Azure Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Scalability, Network Security, Computer Networking, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Virtual Machines

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Cyber Security Policies, Authentications, Integration Testing, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Laravel: Configure, Validate, Authenticate and Authorize

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Verification And Validation, Security Controls, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Middleware, Debugging, Computer Programming, Information Technology, Dependency Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Cloud Services

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Pricing Strategy in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Share, B2B Sales

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Debugging, Creativity, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Oracle Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Mining, Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    592 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Talend

    Talend Data Integration Certification Preparation training

    Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Management Systems, Data Transformation, Data Access, Context Management, Data Migration, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Data Validation, Version Control

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Efficiency and Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Applied Mathematics, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Analítica y ciencia de datos para negocios: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Database Architecture and NoSQL at Scale with Deno: University of Michigan
  • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Azure Networking Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Laravel: Configure, Validate, Authenticate and Authorize: Infosec
  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD: Microsoft
  • Pricing Strategy in Practice: University of Virginia
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses: University of Colorado System

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