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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

    Google Workspace Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Group Policy, Mobile Security, Records Management, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Security Management, Control Panels

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Conversations in Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Encryption Standard, Key Management, Network Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Authentications, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Import/Export, Mathematical Software, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Data Structures, Data Persistence, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Fundamentals of GIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (5.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cyber Hygiene

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Awareness, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Patch Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Certification Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Malware Protection, Linux Commands, Endpoint Security, Security Awareness, Hardening, File Systems, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Interoperability, Mobile Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Technology Operations, Technical Support, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Kali Linux Book

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Metasploit, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Human Factors (Security), Risk Mitigation, Threat Modeling, Active Directory, Application Security, Test Tools, Network Security, Web Applications, Linux

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, Memory Management

    ★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Google Workspace Administrator: Google Cloud
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Conversations in Cryptography: Total Seminars
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Fundamentals of GIS: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Cyber Hygiene: University of Colorado System
  • CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Certification Exam Prep: Packt
  • The Ultimate Kali Linux Book: Packt

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