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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

    Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Version Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cross Platform Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Process Mapping, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Performance Metric

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations and Core Concepts of PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Software Installation, System Configuration, Development Environment, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Communication Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Communications, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Digital Signal Processing, Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Estimation, Engineering Analysis, Network Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Adobe

    Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI Agents, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Color Theory, Generative AI, Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Portfolio Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning Algorithms with Python in Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Business Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate (003)

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon S3, Version Control, Configuration Management

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for end-to-end SDLC

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Test Script Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Google Cloud Platform, Development Testing, Application Development, Test Case, Query Languages, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Science with R: Duke University
  • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera
  • Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Northeastern University
  • Foundations and Core Concepts of PyTorch: Packt
  • AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Python Functions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
  • Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI: Adobe
  • Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
  • Machine Learning Algorithms with Python in Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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