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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agents in LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering, Data Persistence, Context Management, Human Centered Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    276 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Developing Applications in Python on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Management, Cloud Applications, Amazon Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, API Gateway, Relational Databases, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Python Programming, Cloud API, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, NoSQL, Application Development, Web Development, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Information Systems Auditing and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Auditing, Project Coordination, Financial Controls, Quality Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Presentations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Retail Digital Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Analytics, Business Technologies, Descriptive Analytics, Customer Demand Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    AI Innovation & Product Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Google Gemini, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Application Deployment, Azure DevOps, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Security Controls, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning, Agile Methodology, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Delivery

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Data Engineering Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, MongoDB, IBM Cognos Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, NoSQL, Apache Spark, IBM DB2, Big Data, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Databases, Database Design, Data Architecture, Apache Airflow, Relational Databases, SQL, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    142 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
  • AI Agents in LangGraph: DeepLearning.AI
  • Accounting Operations & Automation: Coursera
  • Developing Applications in Python on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Information Systems Auditing and Governance: Packt
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
  • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera
  • Retail Digital Supply Chain: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI Innovation & Product Strategy: Starweaver

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