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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


  • L

    LearnKartS

    Information Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Data Sharing, Cyber Security Policies, Information Privacy, Security Controls, Authentications, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    Laravel Additional Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Agile Software Development Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Requirements Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Backlogs, User Story, Continuous Integration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Test Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Software development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Usability, Software Development Methodologies, Information Systems, Software Development, Project Management, Program Standards, Business Systems, Version Control, Management Information Systems, Software Documentation, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Testing, Cryptography, Web Services, Server Side

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Software Design, Software Architecture, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, LLM Application, Application Security, Software Engineering, Debugging, DevSecOps

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    241 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Office Productivity Software and Windows Fundamentals  

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Control Panels, Productivity Software, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Organizational Skills, Office Procedures, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy, Operational Efficiency

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Accounting Software Mastery for Modern Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Vendor Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Software, Inventory and Warehousing, Payroll Processing, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Customer Data Management, Management Reporting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Billing & Invoicing, Sales Management, Project Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, Business Software, Business, Business Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Embedded Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Scenario Testing, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Case, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Manage Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Event Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Query Languages

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Information Security Awareness: LearnKartS
  • Laravel Additional Security: Infosec
  • Agile Software Development Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+: IBM
  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Software development: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Cloud Application Security: University of Minnesota
  • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM
  • Office Productivity Software and Windows Fundamentals  : SkillUp
  • Accounting Software Mastery for Modern Businesses: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Embedded Software Testing: Coursera

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