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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

    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Agile Software Development, UI/UX Strategy, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Design Research, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience, Adobe XD, Responsible AI, Prototyping

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Typography

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Design, Art History, Visual Design, Information Architecture, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Design Research, Peer Review, Creativity

    ★ 4.8 (5.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    AB-900: Copilot & Agent Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Copilot, Endpoint Detection and Response, Authorization (Computing), Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Agentic Workflows, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Authentications, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cost Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Simulations, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Probability, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta iOS Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple iOS, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Data Structures, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Apple Xcode, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Mobile Development, Javascript

    ★ 4.6 (8.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Geostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Land Development, Project Management

    ★ 4.8 (6.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Generative AI, AI literacy, Model Training, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, AI Integrations, Business Workflow Analysis, Google Sheets, Complex Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Introduction to Personal Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Safety and Security, digital literacy, Personal Integrity, Personal Development, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Relationship Building, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.4 (8.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Ciberseguridad de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, SQL

    ★ 4.9 (7.4K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Analyze Data to Answer Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Consolidation, Excel Formulas, Query Languages, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Quality, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Database Management

    ★ 4.6 (12K) · 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

  • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
  • Introduction to Typography: California Institute of the Arts
  • AB-900: Copilot & Agent Administration Fundamentals: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+: IBM
  • Data Analysis with R: Duke University
  • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
  • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google
  • Introduction to Personal Branding: University of Virginia

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