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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


  • P

    Packt

    Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, Data Store, Operational Databases, Object Oriented Design, Database Application, Data Access, Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Mapping, Software Installation, Data Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Hands-On Web App Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Application Security, Test Tools, Web Servers, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, R (Software), Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Sociology, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Data Validation

    ★ 4.4 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis, Program Development, Problem Solving, Debugging

    ★ 4.5 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, User Story, Innovation, Solution Design, Agile Methodology, Creativity, Agile Product Development, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Requirements Management

    ★ 4.5 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, AI Security, Information Systems Security, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Policies, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Malware Protection, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Classification Algorithms

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Quality and Safety for LLM Applications

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Security Testing, Data Loss Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • X

    Xbox

    Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Open source Data Engineering with Spark, dbt & Airflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Ansible, Cloud Security, Diagram Design, Data Validation, Database Design, Apache Airflow, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Interviewing Skills, Apache Spark, PySpark, CI/CD, Docker (Software), SQL, Workflow Management, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Leadership

    ★ 4.8 (197) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Simplilearn

    Master Agile Scrum with Specialization Certification

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Agile Product Development, Jira (Software), Estimation, Planning, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Prioritization

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course: Packt
  • Hands-On Web App Pentesting: Packt
  • Social Network Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Google Cloud
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass: Packt
  • Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills: University of Maryland, College Park
  • AI for Cybersecurity: 28DIGITAL
  • Quality and Safety for LLM Applications: DeepLearning.AI
  • Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles: Xbox
  • Open source Data Engineering with Spark, dbt & Airflow: Coursera

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