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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 Michigan

    Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Diversity Awareness, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Human Factors (Security), Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Fraud detection, Classification Algorithms, Email Security, Threat Detection, Jupyter, Authentications, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

    4.2
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    103 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, grep, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Management, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Bash (Scripting Language), Big Data, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Bed Management, Life Sciences, Text Mining

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Media, Design Software, Patch Management, Computer Hardware, System Requirements

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al desarrollo web

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, UI Components, Web Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Typography

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Incident Response and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Investigation, Threat Detection, Contingency Planning, Digital Forensics

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    More C# Programming and Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Storage, C and C++, Game Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    626 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la programación con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Scripting, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Diagram Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Color Theory

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Create Serverless Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Process Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Webhook Security, GitHub

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Jenkins for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Software Development, Application Security, User Accounts

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    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Creating Sounds for Electronic Music: Berklee
  • Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
  • Introducción al desarrollo web: Universidad de los Andes
  • Incident Response and Recovery: ISC2
  • More C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
  • Introducción a la programación con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University

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