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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

    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Tax Management, Policy Analysis, Income Tax, Market Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    135 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Managerial Written Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Editing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Management, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Engineering Management, Writing, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Concision, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Crear Gráficos y Paneles con Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    187 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Network Function Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Linux, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Maven Analytics

    Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Human Resources Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Microsoft 365, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Process Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Digital Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Microsoft Copilot, Flask (Web Framework), Code Review, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Engineering Practices, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Classification Algorithms, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    139 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ideal Gases

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Materials science, Physics, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    145 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to FastAPI framework

    Skills you'll gain: Web Frameworks, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Application Deployment, Software Documentation, Package and Software Management, JSON, Application Development, Server Side, Python Programming, Data Validation

    2.5
    Rating, 2.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing: Tel Aviv University
  • Financial Statement Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Technical Managerial Written Skills: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Crear Gráficos y Paneles con Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Network Function Virtualization: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis: Maven Analytics
  • Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva: Coursera
  • Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot: Coursera
  • Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations: University of Glasgow

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