Secure Software Development Graduate Certificate

The Certificate in Secure Software Development is designed to give software development professionals the skills they need to securely design, develop, and assess software systems. The pathway has been designed by software engineers to provide a comprehensive set of skills to support the development of secure software from requirements to quality assurance.

Students who complete the required coursework for the Certificate in Secure Software Development may opt to take a Maryville University exam to earn a Certification in Secure Software Development.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to:

• Incorporate security principles into every stage of the software development process.
• Assess software systems for security vulnerabilities and implement quality assurance practices.
• Apply a comprehensive set of security-focused skills throughout the software development lifecycle, enabling the creation of software that meets high standards of security and functionality.