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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

    Infosec

    Linux+ XK0-005

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux, Git (Version Control System), Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Scripting, User Provisioning, Shell Script, User Accounts, Software Versioning, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for Scrum.org PSPO I Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Product Management, Product Planning, Prioritization

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Creating a Virtual Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Servers, Google Cloud Platform, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Hosting, Virtualization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Blazor for Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Web Components, Microsoft Development Tools, Frontend Performance, Front-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Server Side, Debugging

    ★ 4.1 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering ROS 2 for Robotics Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Agentic systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, LLM Application, Containerization, Ubuntu, Python Programming, Linux, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (99) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Data Security, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Collaborative Software, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Power Electronics, Design Software, Design Strategies, Electrical Systems, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Bug Bounty from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Patch Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Engineering, Technical Communication, Test Tools, Technical Writing

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Java Development Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Java Programming, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Application Management, Secure Coding, Software Design, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Application Security, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, OS Process Management, Memory Management, Data Sharing

    ★ 3.9 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Application Servers, Middleware, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Server Side, Data Access, Code Reusability, Context Management, Business Logic, Query Languages, Remote Access Systems

    ★ 4.8 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Docencia con pedagogía activa mediada con tecnología digital

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, digital literacy, Quality Assurance

    ★ 4.6 (131) · Intermediate · 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

  • Linux+ XK0-005: Infosec
  • Practice Exam for Scrum.org PSPO I Certification: SkillUp
  • Creating a Virtual Machine: Google Cloud
  • Blazor for Front-End Development: Microsoft
  • Mastering ROS 2 for Robotics Programming: Packt
  • Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • Digital Forensics Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide: Coursera
  • Bug Bounty from Scratch: Packt
  • Java Development Deep Dive: Board Infinity

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