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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.


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Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Accounting, Data Management, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Auditing, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Data Quality, Accounting Software, Data Integrity, Pandas (Python Package), Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Analytics, Automation, GitHub, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Docker Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, DevOps, Microservices, Linux Administration, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Virtualization

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    Governance and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security, Governance, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Performance Metric

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), LinkedIn, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Professional Networking, Design Elements And Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    121 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Dataflow, Storytelling, Game Design, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    111 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Maven Analytics

    ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Power BI, Deep Learning, Excel Formulas, Analytics, Google Sheets, AI Enablement, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Python Programming, SQL, Data Literacy, Query Languages, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Containerization, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Computer Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    733 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Las estaciones del año y el clima

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    381 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Cloud Solutions, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Office, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Information Privacy

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    170 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Inversiones en los mercados de capitales

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Equities, Return On Investment, Derivatives, Probability Distribution

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Docker Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Governance and Strategy: Infosec
  • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera
  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics: Maven Analytics
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Programming in Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • Las estaciones del año y el clima: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) : Packt

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