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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 Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    730 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    799 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fractal Analytics

    Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, AI Security, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Business Development, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Team Building, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Customer Analysis, Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Unix Shell, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Security Controls, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Getting Started with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Virtual Networking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    511 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create Video for Online Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Course Development, Storyboarding, Media Production, Cinematography, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Storytelling, Editing, Writing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Control of Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Electronics Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Matlab, Technical Design, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Design Specifications

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAS

    Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, SAS (Software), Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Analysis, Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Human Factors, Authentications, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    365 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    AI in Healthcare Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Model Evaluation, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Risk Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    301 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Desarrollo del lado servidor: NodeJS, Express y MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, MongoDB, Application Deployment, OAuth, Web Servers, Application Servers, Web Applications, Authentications, Application Security, Object-Relational Mapping, NoSQL, Data Persistence, Authorization (Computing), Software Testing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress: Coursera
  • Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Getting Started with Azure: LearnQuest
  • How to Create Video for Online Courses: The University of Edinburgh
  • Modeling and Control of Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data: SAS
  • Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información: Universidad de los Andes

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