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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 Colorado Boulder

    The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Cinematography, Animations, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Music, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Cybersecurity Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    188 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Network Foundations and Addressing

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Kalman Filter Boot Camp (and State Estimation)

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Forecasting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Deployment and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Continuous Integration, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Debugging

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, System Programming, Embedded Systems, Requirements Analysis, Linux, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Application Performance Management, Performance Testing, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Debugging

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Digital pedagogy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    API Development

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Web Development Tools, Authentications, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Restful API, Server Side, JSON, Software Documentation, Javascript, Web Services, Application Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, IT Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Initiative and Leadership, Technology Strategies, Business Leadership, Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    189 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cybersecurity Concepts: Packt
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Network Foundations and Addressing: Packt
  • Kalman Filter Boot Camp (and State Estimation): University of Colorado System
  • Deployment and DevOps: Microsoft
  • Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
  • API Development: Codio

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