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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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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI Essentials: A Comprehensive Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.5
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    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Storyboard using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Animations, Graphic Design, Design and Product, Business, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, System Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Information Assurance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, Responsible AI

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Marketing: Building Iconic Brands

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Brand Marketing, Diversity Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Marketing Management, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Context Engineering, Development Environment, Program Development, Prompt Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Software Visualization, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Management, Data Access, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Informed Consent

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Layout Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Typography, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Color Matching

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Microservices, Spring Boot, Java, Java Programming, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Server Side, Load Balancing, Web Services, Restful API, Web Applications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Cloud Development, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Firewall, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI Essentials: A Comprehensive Introduction: Fractal Analytics
  • Create a Storyboard using Canva: Coursera
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
  • Information Assurance Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Marketing: Building Iconic Brands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding: Edureka
  • Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments: University of California San Diego
  • Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations: Skillshare

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