• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Software Security

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Arranging and Visualizing Data in R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Rmarkdown, R (Software), Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Data Engineering, Development Environment, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management, Databases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Cultural Responsiveness, Data Structures, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Marketing: Building Iconic Brands

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Brand Awareness, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power Pivot Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Star Schema, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking: Foundations of Time and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Cinematography, Creativity, Video Production, Adobe Premiere, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Editing, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Practical Python for AI Coding 2

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Tensorflow, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Seaborn, Python Programming, Keras (Neural Network Library), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    Frontend Developer Skills and Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Case, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Debugging, Maintainability, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Software Testing, Code Review, Development Testing, Interviewing Skills, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Application Development, Software Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Solidity Mastery: Foundations to Advanced Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Computational Logic, Software Development Tools, Business Logic, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Mobile Development Tools, Android (Operating System), Wireless Networks, Apple iOS

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiManager Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Network Security, System Implementation, Authentications, Scripting, Enterprise Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Searches related to software security

software security testing
software security for web applications
csc: software security essentials
core 2: os, software, security and operational procedures
cissp domain 8: software development security
iot security: privacy, software, and physical security
security for artificial intelligence software and services
1…442443444…834

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

  • Arranging and Visualizing Data in R : University of Michigan
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases: Scrimba
  • Learn to Teach Java: University of California San Diego
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Global Marketing: Building Iconic Brands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Power Pivot Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • The Art of Filmmaking: Foundations of Time and Space: California Institute of the Arts
  • Practical Python for AI Coding 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Frontend Developer Skills and Best Practices: Scrimba
  • Solidity Mastery: Foundations to Advanced Smart Contracts: Packt

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok