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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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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Digital Publishing, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    SAS Advanced Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Case Studies, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Perl (Programming Language), Business, Statistical Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Structures, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Software Documentation

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    410 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Data Access

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    387 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Case Report Forms, Clinical Trials, Clinical Monitoring, Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Clinical Research, Microsoft Excel, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Security, Treatment Planning, Statistical Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Awareness, Security Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Development, Design, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    Foundations of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, SAP Signavio, Stakeholder Engagement, SAP Analytics Cloud, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis Tools, SAP Applications, Stakeholder Analysis, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Business Process, Risk Analysis, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Solution Delivery, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Business Process Improvement, Project Planning, Business Planning, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Azure DevOps Pipelines, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI Security, Model Deployment, Azure DevOps, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Leadership Studies, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Organizational Change

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Information Design

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Graphic and Visual Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Layout Design, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Digital Design, Wireframing, Design Elements And Principles, Usability, Design Strategies, Prototyping

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    579 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting Software, Specialized Accounting, Analytical Skills, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    457 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
  • Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Threat Investigation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
  • Foundations of Business Analysis: SAP
  • Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Generative AI Engineering: Microsoft
  • Leadership: Infosec

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