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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


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    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

    4.7
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    658 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Security Software, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Query Languages

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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Awareness, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Hardening, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    631 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Software Development, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, File Management

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    TDD – Desenvolvimento de Software Guiado por Testes

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, JUnit, Test Automation, Software Testing, Testability, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Programming Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    412 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Systems Security Certified Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Application Security, IT Management, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, OSI Models, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Encryption, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    CompTIA Security+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Threat Management, Business Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cyber Security in Manufacturing : University at Buffalo
  • Microsoft Copilot for Security: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials: IBM
  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
  • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • TDD – Desenvolvimento de Software Guiado por Testes: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Packt
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan

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