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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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    University of California San Diego

    Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Usability Testing, Usability, User Experience Design, Statistical Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, UI/UX Research, R Programming, User Experience, Data Collection, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics, Data Validation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    596 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Debugging, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Other Programming Languages

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidad Austral

    Diseñando páginas web con Bootstrap 4

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, LESS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, HTML and CSS, jQuery, Web Design and Development, Bitbucket, UI Components, Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Javascript and jQuery, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Javascript, Build Tools

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    666 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    R

    Rice University

    Python Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Structures, Software Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    549 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Virtual Environment, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, Statistical Reporting, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    890 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    2

    28DIGITAL

    Development of Real-Time Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, Systems Design, System Software, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Dependency Analysis, Computer Architecture, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    541 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Information Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Clinical Documentation, Decision Support Systems, Clinical Data Management, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Patient Registration, Technical Support and Services, Information Technology, Databases, Change Control, Desktop Support, Help Desk Support

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    449 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    M

    Microsoft

    Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Gap Analysis, Requirements Management, Project Documentation, Functional Specification, Diagram Design, Needs Assessment, Data Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    I

    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Strategy, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity Planning, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Data Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Governance, Cyber Risk, Leadership Studies, Leadership

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    C

    Coursera

    Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Visual Storytelling, Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Creation, Content Scheduling, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Photography, Video Editing, Videography, Media Production, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Content Marketing

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    LearnKartS

    Advanced Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Email Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Security Testing, Hardening, Cloud-Native Computing, Database Application, Zero Trust Network Access, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments: University of California San Diego
  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Diseñando páginas web con Bootstrap 4: Universidad Austral
  • Python Data Visualization: Rice University
  • Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Development of Real-Time Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Health Information Technology Fundamentals: Johns Hopkins University
  • Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity Leadership and Management: Infosec
  • Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook: Coursera

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