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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


  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Mobile Development, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Java, Development Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Encryption, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    170 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Building Information Modeling, Data Manipulation, Global Positioning Systems, Network Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Unsupervised Learning, Software Installation, Supervised Learning, UI Components

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Containerization, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud API, Generative AI Agents, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Storage, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    732 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Practical Introduction to the Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Linux Commands, Productivity, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    381 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management Software, Generative AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    287 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Risking, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Generative AI, Business Ethics, AI Security, Intellectual Property, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Nanjing University

    计算机操作系统

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, File Systems, OS Process Management, Software Systems, System Design and Implementation, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Human Computer Interaction

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    143 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Firewall, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Virtualization, Remote Access Systems, Unix, File Management, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Containerization, Git (Version Control System)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Data Persistence, DevOps, YAML, Software Development, Virtualization, Application Security, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Docencia con pedagogía activa mediada con tecnología digital

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Collaborative Software, Quality Assurance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    127 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera
  • Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS: L&T EduTech
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Practical Introduction to the Command Line: Coursera
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All: Vanderbilt University
  • Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders: Coursera
  • 计算机操作系统: Nanjing University
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Pearson

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