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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.


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Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Applied Statistics for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Histogram, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sampling (Statistics), LLM Application, Spreadsheet Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Program Development, Software Development, Databases

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Value-Based Care, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Health Administration, Process Mapping, Care Management, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Health Policy, Medicaid, Predictive Analytics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    215 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Market Data, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    302 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    API Development and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Restful API, API Testing, Data Validation, Authentications, OAuth, Cloud API, Microservices, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Application Lifecycle Management, Prometheus (Software), Grafana

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Application Deployment, Azure DevOps, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Security Controls, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Agile Methodology, Performance Tuning, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Delivery

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Software, Human Centered Design, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Ideation, Brainstorming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    136 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Industrial Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360

    Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Software Installation, Functional Design, Technical Design, Design, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Creative Design, Data Import/Export

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Applied Statistics for Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Object-Oriented Analysis & Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • API Development and Architecture: Edureka
  • Exam Prep AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert: Whizlabs
  • Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design: SkillUp
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder

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