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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

    Google Cloud でデータレイクとデータ ウェアハウスを構築する

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Management, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, Advanced Analytics, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Security, Applied Machine Learning

    4.3
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Analysis, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security

    3.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Theory of the Firm

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Economics, Business Operations, Supply And Demand, Price Negotiation, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Product Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Technology Solutions

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de la Ingeniería de Requisitos

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Software Documentation, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    YouTube Content Creation Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media Production, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Content Creation, Editing, Writing, Scripting, Social Media Content, Social Media

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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, File Management

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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Digital pedagogy, Generative AI

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Python Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Financial Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Financial Modeling, Mortgage Loans, Timelines

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Analysis Software, Health Policy, Data Quality, Descriptive Statistics, Data Integration, Statistical Inference

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Google Cloud でデータレイクとデータ ウェアハウスを構築する: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities: Coursera
  • The Theory of the Firm: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentos de la Ingeniería de Requisitos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • YouTube Content Creation Essentials: Coursera
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • AI for Education (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • Python Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute

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