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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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    Peking University

    计算机组成 Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage, Systems Architecture, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    483 reviews

    Mixed · 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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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Import/Export

    4.8
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    527 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Science, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Analysis, Incident Response, Business Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    225 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Java程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Code Review, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Design, UI Components, C and C++, Network Model, Test Driven Development (TDD), User Interface (UI), Software Engineering, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Data Access, File I/O, Application Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    209 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    SkillUp

    UI/UX Design Fundamentals & Prototyping with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, Responsive Web Design, User Flows, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Design Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Design Software, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Brainstorming, Animations

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

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Sheets - Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Google Workspace, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Productivity Software, Data Storytelling, Data Integration, Data Cleansing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    430 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The R Programming Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Statistical Programming, Text Mining, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Systems Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis

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    311 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Functional Design, Computer Science, Maintainability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 计算机组成 Computer Organization: Peking University
  • Embedded Interface Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health : Imperial College London
  • Splunk Search Expert 101: Splunk Inc.
  • Java程序设计: Peking University
  • Introduction to Google Docs: Coursera
  • UI/UX Design Fundamentals & Prototyping with Generative AI: SkillUp
  • Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers: University of Colorado System
  • Google Sheets - Advanced Topics: Google Cloud
  • The R Programming Environment: Johns Hopkins University

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