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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

    IT-поддержка Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Information Systems Security, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Encryption, Desktop Support, Routing Protocols, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

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    302 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Application Deployment, Automation, Business Process, Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Application Development, Application Performance Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Security Controls, Data Integration, Authorization (Computing), Application Design, Authentications, Cloud Applications, Scripting, Google Sheets, Application Lifecycle Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Security Software, C (Programming Language)

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    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Memory Management

    4.7
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    403 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, Scalability, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Azure, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence, Microservices, Natural Language Processing, Serverless Computing, Reinforcement Learning, Distributed Computing

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    31 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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    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Memory Management

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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Developing Android Apps with App Inventor

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Interactive Design, Application Development, Video Game Development, No-Code Development, Mobile Development Tools, Data Storage, Game Design, Program Development, Global Positioning Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, File I/O, Computational Logic, Development Testing

    4.4
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    499 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to design Facebook/IG Stories using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting, Cost Estimation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Team Building, Market Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Customer Analysis, Leadership, Customer Insights

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

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    Microsoft

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IT-поддержка Google: Google
  • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to C++: Infosec
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications: Microsoft
  • Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Developing Android Apps with App Inventor: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • How to design Facebook/IG Stories using Canva: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University

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