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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents with Model Context Protocol & Typescript

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Model Context Protocol, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, AI powered creativity, Prompt Patterns, Token Optimization, AI Workflows, Ideation, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, Multimodal Prompts, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Agentic systems, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    ★ 4.8 (9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Product Owner

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Sprint Retrospectives, Computer Hardware, ChatGPT, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning, Product Management

    ★ 4.7 (7.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Employee Engagement, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U
    D

    Multiple educators

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Software Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Memory Management, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.5 (9.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Bioinformatics, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Verification And Validation, Computer Programming, Analysis, Software Testing, C and C++, Python Programming, Java, Debugging, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Cryptographic Protocols

    ★ 4.3 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Arizona State University TESOL

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Digital pedagogy, Educational Materials, Writing, Teaching, Literacy, Instructional Design, Train The Trainer, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking

    ★ 4.9 (22K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Document Management, Storytelling, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Consolidation, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, SQL, Generative AI, AI literacy, Databases, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.8 (8.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Browser Compatibility, User Centered Design, GitHub, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Responsive Web Design, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Webpack, HTML and CSS, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Front-End Web Development, Software Development

    ★ 4.6 (8.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Graphing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Requirements Analysis, Data Wrangling, Storyboarding

    ★ 4.5 (8.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Use AI Responsibly

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, AI literacy, Social Impact, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Security

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI Agents with Model Context Protocol & Typescript: Vanderbilt University
  • IBM Product Owner: IBM
  • Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals: IBM
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
  • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University
  • Arizona State University TESOL: Arizona State University
  • Generative AI Data Analyst: Vanderbilt University
  • IBM Front-End Developer: IBM

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