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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 California San Diego

    Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Willingness To Learn, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Complex Problem Solving

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    555 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Software Architecture for the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, User Requirements Documents, Android Development, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Interoperability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Visualization, Technical Documentation, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitHub, Debugging

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Application Lifecycle Management, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Embedded Software Development with C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, System Programming, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Microarchitecture, System Configuration, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    253 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Test Tools, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Test Case, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Agile Methodology, User Story, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Leadership Principles for Software Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Engineering Management, Smart Goals, Recruitment, Technical Management, Management Training And Development, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Team Leadership, Software Engineering, Leadership, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Security Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Incident Management, Application Security, Encryption, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arm

    Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Development Environment, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Software Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, Functional Testing, Software Testing, Acceptance Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Case, Maintainability, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Software Design, System Testing, Integration Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Regression Testing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Systems Development, Enterprise Resource Planning, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Data Migration, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Business Process, Business Analytics, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon

    Generative AI in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Strategic Decision-Making, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Copilot, Program Development, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
  • Software Architecture for the Internet of Things: EIT Digital
  • Mastering Software Development in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: Microsoft
  • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
  • QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing: Coursera
  • Leadership Principles for Software Engineers: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Security Analyst Fundamentals: IBM
  • Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals: Arm
  • Introduction to Software Quality Assurance: Board Infinity

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