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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Mastering Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mathematical Software, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Development, Engineering Analysis, Scripting, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    432 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Database Design, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Snowflake Schema, Business Intelligence, SQL, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Mart, PostgreSQL, Data Transformation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    KodeKloud

    DevOps Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Ansible, Package and Software Management, Kubernetes, Linux Administration, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Docker (Software), YAML, Application Development, Linux Commands, Microservices, Devops Tools, GitHub, Data Structures, DevOps

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    254 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Text Mining

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Basics of Cisco Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Switches, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Java, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON, Git (Version Control System)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, UI Components, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    425 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Customer Relationship Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Channel, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Cost Management, Revenue Management, Resource Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    696 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mastering Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Hacking and Patching: University of Colorado System
  • Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration: University of Colorado System
  • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego
  • DevOps Mastery: KodeKloud
  • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Basics of Cisco Networking: LearnQuest
  • Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications: University of California, Davis
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine

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