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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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    Coursera

    Accounting Data Entry & Double-Entry Bookkeeping Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Month End Closing, Accounting Software, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Ledgers (Accounting), Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Data Entry, Accounting, Accounting Records, Accounting Systems, Data Import/Export, General Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Expense Management, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Transaction Processing, Financial Data, Data Transformation, Spreadsheet Software

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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Scalable Microservices for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Data Persistence, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications

    4.3
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, ChatGPT, Plot (Graphics), Spreadsheet Software, Vibe coding, Interactive Data Visualization, AI Enablement, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prototyping, Verification And Validation, Data Import/Export

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols

    Build toward a degree

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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Usability Testing, Web Development, Software Testing, Test Tools, Front-End Web Development, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, WordPress

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use SurveyMonkey to Create a Survey and Analyze Results

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Data Collection, Analysis, Business Research, Data Analysis, User Feedback, Market Research, Business Software

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    429 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Case Law, Information Privacy, Court Systems, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Ancient History, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Civil Law

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI Ops: Running Powerful Generative AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Cloud Security, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risking, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Security, Enterprise Architecture, Dashboard Creation, Executive Presence, Security Architecture Review, Professional Development, Data Management, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Incident Management, IT Automation

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Transactions

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Intellectual Property, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Contract Negotiation, Cloud Security, Vendor Contracts, Cyber Risk, Contract Review, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Data Security, Data Governance, Negotiation, Regulatory Requirements, Cybersecurity

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Development, Database Software, Database Design, Database Theory, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Transact-SQL, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering GitHub for Developers and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Devops Tools, Software Versioning, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Software Installation, Continuous Deployment, Containerization, Amazon Web Services

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electrical Systems, Cybersecurity, Program Development, Automation, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Software Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Accounting Data Entry & Double-Entry Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Scalable Microservices for Developers: Vanderbilt University
  • ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations: Vanderbilt University
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM
  • Use SurveyMonkey to Create a Survey and Analyze Results: Coursera
  • Privacy in Europe: 28DIGITAL
  • GenAI Ops: Running Powerful Generative AI Systems: Coursera
  • Cloud Computing Law: Transactions: Queen Mary University of London
  • Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone: Packt

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