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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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    IBM

    IBM Mainframe Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Agile Software Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, File I/O

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cloud Native & IaC Management

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud-Native Computing, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Hardening, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Generative AI, Microsoft Azure, Containerization, Code Reusability, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Cryptographic Protocols

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Ideation, Scenario Testing, Solution Design, Software Versioning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    618 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gmail

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Workspace, Email Security, Email Automation, Business Correspondence, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Business Solutions, Collaborative Software, Relationship Management, Security Awareness

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building Resilient Architectures on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Software Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Distributed Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Scalability, Microservices, Cloud Services, Application Design

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    End-to-End QA Testing Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Test Automation, Test Tools, Test Case, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Quality Assurance, API Testing, Test Execution Engine, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Release Management, Jira (Software), Technical Communication, Quality Assurance and Control, User Story, Data Validation, GitHub, Performance Testing, Postman API Platform

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    DevOps Culture and Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, DevOps, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Delivery, Workflow Management, Release Management, Continuous Integration, Organizational Development, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Structure, CI/CD, Software Architecture, Process Mapping, Systems Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Mobile App Development, UX, and Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Application Development, User Interface (UI), iOS Development, User Story, Apple iOS, Mobile Development Tools, Application Design, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Flutter (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Figma (Design Software)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Communications, Planning, Project Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Requirements Management, Project Performance, Financial Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Claves de la Dirección de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, People Management, Accounting, Team Performance Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Marketing Planning, Product Marketing, Leadership Development, Market Share, Financial Acumen, Marketing, Accrual Accounting, Team Management, Case Studies, Financial Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
  • Cloud Native & IaC Management: Microsoft
  • Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner: Google
  • Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE): EC-Council
  • Gmail: Google Cloud
  • Building Resilient Architectures on AWS: Packt
  • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
  • End-to-End QA Testing Cycle: Microsoft
  • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
  • Mobile App Development, UX, and Publishing: SkillUp

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