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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 Colorado System

    Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Human Factors (Security), Software As A Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    What Is Cybersecurity?

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Thermal Management, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Design Specifications, Schematic Diagrams, Development Environment, Debugging

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    730 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Algorithms, Software Testing, Java, Computer Programming, Software Development, Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Image Quality, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Web Servers, Semantic Web, Cloud Hosting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Framework, Cloud Development, Spring Boot, Database Management, Databases, Software Architecture, Application Performance Management, Service Oriented Architecture, Configuration Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Global Positioning Systems, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Differential Equations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Verification And Validation, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    438 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Information Management, Business Logic, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Information Technology, Production Planning, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Logistics, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Decision Making, Software Installation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    901 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Usability Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    710 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google AR & VR

    Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, User Experience, Computer Vision, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Flows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    381 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors: University of Colorado System
  • What Is Cybersecurity?: Kennesaw State University
  • Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Amazon
  • Introduction to Web Development: University of California, Davis
  • Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Spacecraft Dynamics and Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)): National Taiwan University
  • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine

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