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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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    Yale University

    Introduction to Medical Software

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Software Quality Assurance, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Verification And Validation, Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Regulatory Compliance, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, User Research

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    295 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Strategic Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Planning, Test Tools, Test Script Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Technical Design, Security Engineering, Software Development Methodologies, Conceptual Design, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology

    4.6
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    253 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Authentications, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Network Security, Data Management, Azure Active Directory, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Engineering, Security Management, Network Protocols, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Security Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    WLAN Security

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Desarrollo de software Agile

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Software Engineering, Continuous Integration, Acceptance Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    How Software Ate Finance

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Payment Processing, Financial Trading, Asset Management, Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Consumer Lending, Blockchain, Retail Banking, Banking, Financial Regulation, Investment Management, Financial Data, Digital Assets, Financial Regulations, Technology Strategies

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Unilever

    Supply Chain Software Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Data Management, Data Lakes, Supply Chain Planning, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Data Storage Technologies, Inventory Management System, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Data Governance, Security Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, System Monitoring, General Networking, Cryptography, Human Factors (Security), Data Management, Concept Of Operations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Software Development, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    GenAI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Software Architecture, Code Review, AI literacy, Software Design, API Design, Debugging, Software Development, Application Development, AI Security, Database Design, Python Programming, Automation, Version Control, Java Programming

    2.6
    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
  • Strategic Software Testing: Pearson
  • Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle: University of Colorado System
  • Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security: Macquarie University
  • WLAN Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Desarrollo de software Agile: University of Minnesota
  • How Software Ate Finance: Stanford University
  • Supply Chain Software Tools: Unilever
  • Security Principles: ISC2
  • Security Operations: ISC2

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