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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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    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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    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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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introducing DevOps Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Service Improvement, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Development, Performance Metric, Continuous Deployment, Organizational Leadership, Process Mapping, Culture Transformation, Problem Management, Systems Thinking, Application Deployment, Workflow Management, Organizational Structure, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Technical Communication, Data Science, Data Quality, Data Validation, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    929 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Service Meshes and Microservices Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Development Environment, Containerization, Spring Framework, Redis, Kubernetes, Java Programming, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Apache Maven, API Gateway, Java, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Apache Kafka, API Design, PostgreSQL, Prometheus (Software), Grafana

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    How to Budget on a Starting Salary

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Budget Management, Prioritization, Expense Management, Cost Management, Cost Reduction, Investments, Cost Control, General Finance, Accounting and Finance Software, Cost Containment, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Payroll, Personal Development, Income Statement, Spreadsheet Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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    IBM

    JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Ajax, Database Development, Database Application, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, NoSQL, Javascript, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, Performance Tuning, API Design, Data Structures, MongoDB, Debugging, JavaScript Frameworks

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    Packt

    Java OOP: Object Oriented Programming with Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Software Design, Maintainability, Application Design, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI) Design, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Gmail: Google Cloud
  • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
  • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
  • Introducing DevOps Concepts: University of California, Davis
  • Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights: Google
  • Service Meshes and Microservices Patterns: Edureka
  • How to Budget on a Starting Salary: Madecraft
  • End-to-End QA Testing Cycle: Microsoft
  • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
  • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis

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