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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


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    University of Colorado System

    AI Agents in Healthcare and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, AI Workflows, AI Security, AI Orchestration, Applied Machine Learning, Health Technology, AI Personalization, Health Systems, Solution Design, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dassault Systèmes

    xDesign Revolution and Cut Features

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Use Google Forms with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Google Cloud Platform

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Databases & Compute for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Amazon DynamoDB, Docker (Software), Databases, Cloud Engineering, Kubernetes, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Operational Databases, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Security, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Systems Integration - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, User Experience Design, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Computer Interaction, Application Security, Agile Methodology, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Project Management Software, Information Technology, Database Management Systems

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Security, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Systems Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Minimal CMake

    Skills you'll gain: Build Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Configuration Management, Unit Testing, Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Test Tools, Maintainability, Development Environment, Cross Platform Development, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Software Engineering, Software Installation, Dependency Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Game Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    JavaScript Development Tools and React

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), React.js, Version Control, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Node.JS, Development Environment, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Server Side, UI Components, Javascript, Package and Software Management, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, NoSQL, Encryption, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn Man in the Middle Attacks from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, Threat Detection, General Networking, Linux, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI Agents in Healthcare and Capstone: University of Colorado System
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1: Pearson
  • xDesign Revolution and Cut Features: Dassault Systèmes
  • Use Google Forms with Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • AWS Databases & Compute for Data Engineers: LearnKartS
  • Systems Integration - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Minimal CMake: Packt
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals : University of California San Diego
  • JavaScript Development Tools and React: Microsoft

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