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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 California San Diego

    Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures

    ★ 4.6 (555) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection

    ★ 4.8 (239) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Software Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Documentation, Functional Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Acceptance Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Case, Maintainability, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Software Design, Technical Documentation, Agile Methodology

    ★ 4 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Abstraction

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Database Theory, Usability, UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability Testing, Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Security Software, Servers, Operating Systems

    ★ 4.7 (135) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Producción musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Collaborative Software, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Networking

    ★ 4.8 (236) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Operations, Business Continuity Planning, Safety and Security, Change Control, Threat Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Patch Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Help Desk Support, System Support, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Mainframe Computing, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Computer Programming

    ★ 3.6 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Data Migration, Software Development Methodologies, Application Deployment, Organizational Structure, Compliance Reporting

    ★ 4.4 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Tecnología musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Digital Signal Processing, Music History, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Digital Communications, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Multimedia, Collaborative Software, Patch Management, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms

    ★ 4.8 (267) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Leadership Principles for Software Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Engineering Management, Smart Goals, Recruitment, Technical Management, Management Training And Development, Employee Retention, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition, Expectation Management, Team Performance Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Recruitment Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Software Engineering, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.7 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Endpoint Security, General Networking, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Engineering, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Code Coverage, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Documentation, Build Tools, Technical Documentation

    ★ 4.5 (471) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
  • Managing Network Security: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Software Quality Assurance: Board Infinity
  • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System
  • Producción musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Security Operations: Packt
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM
  • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
  • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Leadership Principles for Software Engineers: Advancing Women in Tech

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