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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


  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Framework

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Vector Database Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, AI Personalization, Hugging Face, MongoDB, Embeddings, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Generative AI, SQL, Databases, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Database Design, Database Management, Artificial Intelligence, Apache Cassandra, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for finance professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI Security, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Finance, Automation

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Business Requirements, Presentations, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Looker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Project and Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Project Planning, Requirements Analysis, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Rstudio

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    146 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Middleware, Debugging, Application Deployment, Application Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Microsoft Development Tools, Cross Platform Development, Software Architecture, Network Routing, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Dealing With Missing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Cleansing, Statistical Software, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), Statistical Methods, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    138 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Personally Identifiable Information, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Documentation, Data Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Queen Mary University of London
  • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
  • Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB: Microsoft
  • Vector Database Fundamentals: IBM
  • Introduction to AI for finance professionals: AI Business School
  • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills : IBM
  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Business Analysis: Project and Stakeholder Management: SkillUp
  • Getting Started with Rstudio: Coursera
  • Introduction to .NET Core: Board Infinity

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