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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


  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Managing Relational Databases

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

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Transportation Operations, Risk Modeling, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Decision Making, Model Optimization, Logistics, Production Planning

    ★ 4.9 (53) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, AI Integrations

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IE Business School

    Scale Up Your Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Performance Metric, Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Performance Measurement, Culture Transformation, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Strategy, Diversity Awareness, Employee Onboarding, Process Development, Sales Management, Compliance Management, Sales Strategy, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Leadership

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Game-Theoretic Solution Concept with Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Operations Research, Competitive Analysis, Spreadsheet Software

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Starweaver

    Cybersecurity Governance: 16 Steps with NIST & ISO

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Cloud Standards, Risk Management Framework, IT Management, Information Privacy, Security Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    GenAI and LLMs on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon Web Services, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Model Training, AI Workflows, Continuous Monitoring, Data Ethics, Rust (Programming Language), Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Development Environment

    ★ 4.6 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Excel Functions, Lookups, and Secure Spreadsheet Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Auditing, Procedure Development, Debugging, Project Documentation, Data Integrity, Data Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Prompt Engineering for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI Security, Context Engineering, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Transformation, Business Operations, Personal Development

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to Model Context Protocol (MCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Context Management, Real Time Data, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Artificial Intelligence, Data Access, Generative AI, Interoperability, Server Administration

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Videography, Animations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Media Production, Music, Visual Storytelling, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

    ★ 4.2 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Edureka

    DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, DevOps, Devops Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Tools, Linux Administration, Software Development, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies

    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

  • Managing Relational Databases: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives: Vanderbilt University
  • Scale Up Your Startup: IE Business School
  • Game-Theoretic Solution Concept with Spreadsheets: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Governance: 16 Steps with NIST & ISO: Starweaver
  • GenAI and LLMs on AWS: Duke University
  • Excel Functions, Lookups, and Secure Spreadsheet Automation: Coursera
  • Prompt Engineering for Everyone: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Intro to Model Context Protocol (MCP): Scrimba

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