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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Security Management, System Monitoring, NoSQL, Encryption, SQL, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Servlet Pages (JSPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Scripting, Java, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Model View Controller

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Usability, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Auditing, Web Development Tools, Automation, Consulting, Test Tools, Gap Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Prioritization

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Application Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Responsible AI, Software Development Tools, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Debugging, Application Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Scalability, Software Architecture, CI/CD, API Gateway, Systems Architecture, Containerization, Software Design, Serverless Computing, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Kubernetes, Service Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Transaction Processing, Cloud Deployment, Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Financial Statement Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Working Capital, Fraud detection, Trend Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Data Access, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, Data Integrity, SQL, Java, Java Programming, Databases

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Digital Transformation, Project Planning, Business Acumen, Customer Service, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Practices, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Object-Oriented Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Visio for Professionals: Diagrams & Flowchart Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Data Visualization, Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Collaboration, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Charts, Pictures, Themes, and Styles in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Java Servlet Pages (JSPs): LearnQuest
  • WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices: Coursera
  • GenAI for Application Developers: Coursera
  • Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles: Packt
  • Financial Statement Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Introduction: LearnQuest
  • Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential: Siemens
  • Object-Oriented Programming in Python: Duke University
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder

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