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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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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Threat Detection, Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Encryption, Authentications

    4.5
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering spaCy

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Application Deployment, Transfer Learning, Embeddings, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Model Evaluation, Automation, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphic Techniques

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Web Servers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Blender 4 - The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Art History, Architectural Design, Graphical Tools, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Design, Creative Design, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis

    4.6
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    11K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    PwC

    Data-driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Generative AI Application Integration Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, AI Security, Cloud Development, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Scalability, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Access Control Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Data Access, Security Awareness, Authentications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
  • Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials: Google
  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • Mastering spaCy: Packt
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
  • Blender 4 - The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide: Packt
  • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Data-driven Decision Making: PwC
  • Generative AI Application Integration Patterns: Packt

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