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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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    Packt

    Securing, Testing, and Extending ASP.NET Core Web APIs

    Skills you'll gain: GraphQL, ASP.NET, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Unit Testing, API Design, Restful API, Identity and Access Management, .NET Framework, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Maintainability, Integration Testing, Testability, User Accounts, Test Case, Software Testing, Query Languages, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Linux Shell Scripting: Bash Essentials & Core Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Scripting Languages, Data Pipelines, Mac OS, System Configuration, File I/O, File Management, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 1: Foundations of Robot Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Torque (Physics), Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Matlab, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    US Privacy Laws and Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Records Management, Security Controls, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Incident Management, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Azure DevOps Fundamentals and Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, User Story, Agile Project Management, Devops Tools, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams, Project Management Software, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Cloud-Native .NET Application Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Containerization, Docker (Software), Continuous Integration, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Continuous Deployment, Distributed Computing, GitHub, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Text Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Workflows, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, AI literacy, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Target Market, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Email Automation, Marketing

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    AZ-400 Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, CI/CD, Version Control, Agile Software Development, Terraform, Microsoft Azure, Scrum (Software Development), DevOps, Devops Tools, Kubernetes, YAML, Application Performance Management, Authorization (Computing), Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Software Design, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Memory Management, C and C++

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize CRM for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Cleansing, Customer Relationship Management, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Automation, Data Integrity, Workflow Management, Data Validation, Auditing, Records Management, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Program Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Securing, Testing, and Extending ASP.NET Core Web APIs: Packt
  • Linux Shell Scripting: Bash Essentials & Core Tools: Packt
  • Modern Robotics, Course 1: Foundations of Robot Motion: Northwestern University
  • US Privacy Laws and Standards: Infosec
  • Azure DevOps Fundamentals and Agile Project Management: LearnKartS
  • Cloud-Native .NET Application Deployment: Edureka
  • Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce: Google
  • AZ-400 Certification Preparation: LearnKartS
  • Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C: University of California, Santa Cruz

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