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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


  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Technology Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Large Language Modeling, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Security Awareness, Digital Forensics, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Administration, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Data Pipelines, Data Governance, Database Management, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Bash (Scripting Language), Extract, Transform, Load, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.4K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Intro to Secure Coding and Input Validation in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Kotlin, Mobile Security, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Development, Application Security, Mobile Development Tools, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Security, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, Analytics, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Visualization Software, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Data Cleansing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Anomaly Detection, AI Personalization, Vulnerability Management, Artificial Intelligence, Incident Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Linux Commands, Data Pipelines, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Operating System Administration, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Service Level Agreement, Virtual Machines, Microservices, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, LLM Application, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Real Time Data, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Business Communication, Machine Learning, Project Documentation, Context Management, Technical Consulting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Database Design, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Servers, Regression Analysis, MySQL, Star Schema, Forecasting, Excel Formulas

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Timelines, Advanced Analytics, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Report Writing, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, SQL

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9.1K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AWS Cloud Technology Consultant: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks: IBM
  • IBM Data Architecture: IBM
  • Intro to Secure Coding and Input Validation in Android: Infosec
  • Generative AI for Data Analysts: IBM
  • IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals: IBM
  • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM
  • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT): University of California, Irvine
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr: Google Cloud
  • Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects: IBM

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