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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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    Amazon

    Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Functional Requirement, Software Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Agile Software Development, Application Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, JUnit, Agile Methodology, Spring Framework, Debugging, Java, Technical Design

    4.8
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Data Access, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Hardware, Development Environment

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, Internet Of Things, Design Research, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Resource Management, Cost Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Fraud detection, Email Security, Threat Detection, Jupyter, Authentications, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Box Plots, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    346 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Matlab and Simulink Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Data Visualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Data Integration, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Integration and Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), SQL, PostgreSQL

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Project Management Software, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Auditing, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    292 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    584 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Application Development: Amazon
  • Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Embedded Interface Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
  • Data Analysis with R: IBM
  • Matlab and Simulink Basics : Starweaver
  • Big Data Integration and Processing: University of California San Diego
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All: Vanderbilt University

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