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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Privacy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Journalism, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Media and Communications, Internet Of Things, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    717 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Operating System Administration, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Cloud Services, Threat Management, General Networking, Windows PowerShell, Cyber Governance, Unix Commands

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    679 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Hacking and Patching

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    278 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build Data Lakes and Data Warehouses on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Metadata Management, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage Technologies, Big Data, Advanced Analytics, Operational Databases, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Research Data Management and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Storage, File Management, Data Security, Information Management, Data Strategy, Metadata Management, Records Management, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Literacy, Information Privacy, Version Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    747 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    221 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Development, Cloud Computing, Web Servers, Javascript, GitLab, Authentications, JSON, Computer Science, Middleware

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    605 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing Architecture, Big Data, Wireless Networks, SPSS, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Telecommunications, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Apple iOS, Market Analysis, Display Devices, Product Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Relational Database Administration (DBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Database Systems, IBM DB2, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, Stored Procedure, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Tuning, Authentications, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    260 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Safety in the Utility Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Environmental Regulations, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety and Security, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Adobe

    Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Creative Design, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    344 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • Hacking and Patching: University of Colorado System
  • Build Data Lakes and Data Warehouses on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Research Data Management and Sharing: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework: Infosec
  • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
  • Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data: Yonsei University
  • Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM

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