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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


  • L

    LearnQuest

    Angular 17 Overview & Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Development Environment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Data Validation, A/B Testing, User Feedback, Predictive Analytics, Product Assortment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    236 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Dashboard, ChatGPT, Gap Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Test Data, Performance Testing, Data Quality

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development Methodologies, Distributed Computing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Unix, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Systems, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, File Management, Data Structures, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, User Accounts, Security Controls

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Adaptability

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Feasibility Studies, Requirements Analysis, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Managing Azure Infrastructure: Storage, Monitoring & Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Machines, Data Security, Query Languages

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Information Assurance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Responsible AI, Network Routing, Infrastructure Security, Application Security

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Marketing, Instagram, Content Creation, Performance Analysis, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, ChatGPT, Spreadsheet Software, AI Enablement, Data Validation, Prototyping, Data Import/Export

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Selenium WebDriver with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Debugging, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Automation, UI Components, Browser Compatibility, Web Applications, Test Script Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Test Case, Development Environment, Python Programming

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Angular 17 Overview & Basics: LearnQuest
  • Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics: University of Minnesota
  • Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Object-Oriented Programming Concepts: LearnQuest
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Project Launch: University of California, Irvine
  • Managing Azure Infrastructure: Storage, Monitoring & Backup: Microsoft
  • Information Assurance Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy: Simplilearn

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