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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.


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Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Advanced Backend Development, API Testing, and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, React.js, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, API Gateway, Software Documentation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Front-End Web Development, Software Testing, Middleware, Test Automation, Technical Documentation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Fundamentals of GIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Quality, Data Visualization, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic Claude, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, GitHub, Web Development, Real Time Data, Debugging, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Video Game Development, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to User Experience Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Usability, Requirements Analysis, UI/UX Research, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, User Research

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    9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Event Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Persistent Data, Monitoring & Cost Optimization in AKS

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Capacity Management, Application Performance Management, Virtual Networking, API Gateway, Scalability, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Next Generation Firewall で VPC ネットワークを保護する

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Ubuntu Server Mastery - Real-World Linux Admin Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Server Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Servers, System Monitoring, User Provisioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Computer Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Unit Testing, Debugging, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Problem Management, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Emerging Technologies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Containerization, DevOps

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Backend Development, API Testing, and Deployment: Packt
  • Fundamentals of GIS: University of California, Davis
  • Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI: Scrimba
  • Introduction to User Experience Design : Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender: Microsoft
  • Persistent Data, Monitoring & Cost Optimization in AKS: Packt
  • Cloud Next Generation Firewall で VPC ネットワークを保護する: Google Cloud
  • Ubuntu Server Mastery - Real-World Linux Admin Skills: Packt
  • Object Oriented Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Crash Course on Python: Google

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