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25 Best SDLC Courses Online

We compared 25 Sdlc courses currently listed on Udemy and Coursera, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 3 come from a named university or institution, including The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, University of Colorado System and University of Minnesota. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $199.99
Providers
Udemy, Coursera
Last updated
31 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, Coursera, matched to "sdlc" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    The Complete Course of Software Development Life Cycle SDLC

    Become an SDLC professional and learn one of employer's most requested skills nowadays!This comprehensive course is designed so that software engineers, developers, IT enthusiasts, students... can learn Software Developm...

    $199.99
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

    Offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is the process of developing software through planning, requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. This course focuses on the implementation and testing...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Secure Software Design

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    Information security is an extremely important topic in our world today. As individuals, we seek to protect our personal information while the corporations we work for have to protect suppliers, customers, and company as...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Vulnerability Types and Concepts

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Offered by University of Minnesota

    This Specialization is designed for people who are new to software engineering. It's also for those who have already developed software, but wish to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying context and theory of sof...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Advanced Practices in Application Security

    Offered by STARWEAVER

    As cyber threats grow in sophistication, organizations can no longer treat application security as an afterthought. This course equips software developers, cybersecurity professionals, and DevSecOps teams to embed securi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Offered by IBM

    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 12-13% job growth for computer systems and network architects in the coming years. This course is your first step toward entering the field of IT systems architecture. Y...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Learn Secure Coding with Bob and Alice

    Offered by John Wiley & Sons

    This specialization provides a structured pathway through the principles, practices, and technologies required to build secure software systems. Beginning with foundational secure coding concepts, learners examine major...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

    Offered by Board Infinity

    This software testing techniques course builds real testing strategies in software engineering, from SDLC integration to hands-on test design methods. Start with Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDL...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Offered by ISC2

    Ensuring secure software development requires specific cybersecurity talent and leadership. Organizational needs drive the design and requirements for security in software, and development must consider both business and...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate DevOps Masterclass

    Become a HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate today along with DevOps through this Masterclass. Cloud engineers can use the Terraform Associate exam from HashiCorp to verify their basic infrastructure automation skil...

    $199.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B Lowest price here

    Practice Mock -Professional Scrum Developer(PSD) preparation

    Welcome! Very Congratulations on taking the first important step towards preparing for the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD™) Exam  also known as PSD I® Scrum Guide 2020. This certification is created for those who...

    $19.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy Bootcamp Grade B

    ISTQB Certified AI Tester: Complete AI Testing Bootcamp

                                                                  &nb...

    $89.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Software Project Management using MS Projects professional

    Easily understand project management frame work, concepts and become an expert project manager by using software tool - MS projects professional.  There are activities and even a case study, which make learning...

    $79.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    AWS: CI/CD Pipelines and Deployment Strategies

    Offered by Whizlabs

    AWS: CI/CD Pipelines and Deployment Strategies Course is the second course of Exam Prep: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional Specialization. This course assists learners with the knowledge of Software developmen...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project

    Offered by Microsoft

    In this course you’ll learn how to create a basic project plan, laying the groundwork for successful project execution. Dive into risk management by identifying, analyzing, and monitoring risks using a RAID log. Explore...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    AI-Powered Software Development Certification

    Offered by Simplilearn

    This specialization offers a hands-on journey into applying Generative AI across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Learn to automate key phases from requirement gathering and project planning to design, coding,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    CCSP Domain 4 - Cloud Application Security

    In this course we walk through all of the critical concepts within the Cloud Application Security domain. This domain is 17% of the test as of August 2022. I will guide you through all of the concepts that you need...

    $24.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    ISTQB Test Management V3.0 CTAL-TM | Certified Test Manager

    Hello, future test management heroes! Welcome to our ultimate ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager V3.0 masterclass.In this course introduction, we're going to answer 3 major questions that any test manager may have in...

    $74.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Business Analysis Foundation

    Business Analysis is a promising IT career with fantastic growth opportunities. The best news is that this career is open to IT as well as Non-IT professionals. Transitioning to a new career is always a challen...

    $24.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    CISSP Domain 8: Software Development Security

    CISSP Domain 8: Software Development Security Practice Test Course Master Secure SDLC, Application Security & DevSecOps with Expert-Curated Practice TestsPrepare to conquer Domain 8 of the CISSP exam with our compreh...

    $19.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    CSSLP -Secure Software Lifecycle Professional Mastery Course

    This course is an independent study resource designed to help you learn the subject matter. It does not replace official materials, exam blueprints, standards, or guidance published by certification bodies or standards o...

    $29.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    CISA - A Practical Approach | Certified Information Systems

    This course contains the use of Artificial Intelligence.Are you preparing for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification? This comprehensive, practical course is designed to help you master all five C...

    $19.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Pro (CSSLP) Crash Course

    Please note that the content is broken into TWO Courses. This is Course ONE which is available now on Udemy. Domain 1-4 is covered in this course....  Content between two courses is over 20 hours.Earning the gl...

    $79.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Training (CTFL)

    *** Probably THE MOST POPULAR ISTQB COURSE on Udemy! *** *** Only ISTQB course in Udemy which is taught by Real Software Professional not by teachers of institutes*** The course is very good, quality and slides by instru...

    $19.99
    listed price

Best SDLC Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 The Complete Course of Software Development Life Cycle SDLC Udemy $199.99 View →
2 Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing Coursera The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology $49.00 View →
3 Secure Software Design Coursera University of Colorado System $49.00 View →
4 Vulnerability Types and Concepts Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
5 Software Development Lifecycle Coursera University of Minnesota $49.00 View →
6 Advanced Practices in Application Security Coursera STARWEAVER $49.00 View →
7 Introduction to Systems Architecture   Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
8 Learn Secure Coding with Bob and Alice Coursera John Wiley & Sons $49.00 View →
9 Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development Coursera Board Infinity $49.00 View →
10 Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security Coursera ISC2 $49.00 View →
11 HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate DevOps Masterclass Udemy $199.99 View →
12 Practice Mock -Professional Scrum Developer(PSD) preparation Udemy $19.99 View →
13 ISTQB Certified AI Tester: Complete AI Testing Bootcamp Udemy $89.99 View →
14 Software Project Management using MS Projects professional Udemy $79.99 View →
15 AWS: CI/CD Pipelines and Deployment Strategies Coursera Whizlabs $49.00 View →
16 Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project Coursera Microsoft $49.00 View →
17 AI-Powered Software Development Certification Coursera Simplilearn $49.00 View →
18 CCSP Domain 4 - Cloud Application Security Udemy $24.99 View →
19 ISTQB Test Management V3.0 CTAL-TM | Certified Test Manager Udemy $74.99 View →
20 Business Analysis Foundation Udemy $24.99 View →
21 CISSP Domain 8: Software Development Security Udemy $19.99 View →
22 CSSLP -Secure Software Lifecycle Professional Mastery Course Udemy $29.99 View →
23 CISA - A Practical Approach | Certified Information Systems Udemy $19.99 View →
24 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Pro (CSSLP) Crash Course Udemy $79.99 View →
25 ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Training (CTFL) Udemy $19.99 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 25 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Udemy and Coursera. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 3 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, University of Colorado System and University of Minnesota — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 31 August 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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