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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting, Debugging

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Excel Essentials and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, Data Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Network Routing, Embedded Software, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, GitHub, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LLM Application, User Interface (UI), Embeddings, UI Components, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Auditing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Project Management Tracker using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Small Business Accounting, Data Management, Project Management, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    293 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    AI Agents with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Microsoft Azure, AI Personalization, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    138 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Network Troubleshooting, Customer Relationship Building, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Cybersecurity, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, Customer experience improvement, Technical Support, Customer Complaint Resolution, Digital Transformation, Lifelong Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Finance, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Project Design, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Finance, Governance, Risk Management, Procurement, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    271 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

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

  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Excel Essentials and Beyond: Board Infinity
  • IoT Communications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers: IBM
  • Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks: Packt
  • Create a Project Management Tracker using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • AI Agents with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and AutoGen: Packt
  • Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist: Dell

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