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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)

    3.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.8
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    80 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Unix, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Operations Research, Computational Logic, Data Structures

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crea y diseña productos digitales en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Intellectual Property, Web Analytics, Graphic Design, Journals, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, YAML, Software Design

    4.1
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, File Management, Computer Programming, Data Store, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Deep Learning for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning

    4.4
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Master DevOps: CI/CD, Automation & Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Jenkins, Ansible, Devops Tools, Version Control, Terraform, Docker (Software), Prometheus (Software), Kubernetes, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Deployment, Containerization, Continuous Integration, Amazon Web Services, Software Development Tools, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Culminating Project in Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access, User Centered Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Regression Modeling Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, SAS (Software), Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics

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

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    University of London

    International Business Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, International Finance, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Management, Product Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 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

  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون: University of Michigan
  • C++ Superpowers and More: Infosec
  • Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Crea y diseña productos digitales en Canva: Coursera
  • Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor: Coursera
  • C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • Deep Learning for Business: Yonsei University
  • Master DevOps: CI/CD, Automation & Monitoring: Edureka
  • Culminating Project in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University

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