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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Canva pour les débutants

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis, SQL

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Python Scripting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures, Python Programming, Program Development, Database Management, Databases, Web Applications, File Management, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Mobile App Development Capstone Project 

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React Native, Application Development, User Story, Flutter (Software), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence, Figma (Design Software), Application Deployment, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, GitHub

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    5G Network Architecture and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Analysis in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Power BI, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Cost Management, Spreadsheet Software, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Capital Budgeting

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Tax Preparation, Contract Management, Team Management, Tax Compliance, Benefits Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Billing & Invoicing, Risk Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Smart Contract Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Security Testing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Programming Principles, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, Software Development, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Data Security, Scalability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Multi-Agent Development with AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Software Development Tools, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Canva pour les débutants: Coursera
  • Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques: Packt
  • Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python Scripting Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Español: Google Cloud
  • Mobile App Development Capstone Project : SkillUp
  • 5G Network Architecture and Protocols: LearnQuest
  • Financial Analysis in Practice: Coursera
  • Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business : California Institute of the Arts
  • Advanced Smart Contract Development: EDUCBA

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