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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    384 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, System Monitoring

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    181 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Leaflet (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Spatial Data Analysis, Histogram, Data Science, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), UI Components

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    270 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Machine Learning Pipelines with Azure ML Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Azure, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Cloud Deployment, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    826 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    5G Mobile Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Network Security, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Telecommunications, General Networking, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    459 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Usability, Javascript

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cybercrime

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Exploitation techniques, Culture, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    115 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of strategic business analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Information Technology, Statistical Analysis, Communication, Business, Business Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    662 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Virtual Environment, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, Data Preprocessing, Business Analysis, Business Reporting, Statistical Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    890 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Data Security, Data Management, Cloud Deployment, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    270 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
  • Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures: University of Colorado System
  • Data Visualization with R: IBM
  • Machine Learning Pipelines with Azure ML Studio: Coursera
  • 5G Mobile Networks: LearnQuest
  • Initiation à la programmation (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Web Design for Everybody Capstone: University of Michigan
  • Cybercrime: Royal Holloway, University of London
  • Foundations of strategic business analytics: ESSEC Business School

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