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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

    How to Use Lookup Reference Math and Text Functions in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office

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    544 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Programming using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Robotics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Automation, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Workday

    Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Human Resources Software, Human Capital, HR Tech, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), People Analytics, Learning Management Systems, Human Resource Management, Workflow Management, Staff Management, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Training Programs, Business Process, Workforce Planning, Compensation Analysis, Data Entry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Analytics Executive Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Science, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    AI para docentes: Transforma tu enseñanza con ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Digital pedagogy, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    733 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Business Continuity Planning, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Financial Controls, Operational Risk, Financial Services, Business Continuity, Financial Regulations, Security Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Information Technology, Risk Control, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Contingency Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Sharing, Legal Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Import/Export, Incident Management, Case Law

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Test Script Development, Scripting, Version Control, Test Automation, IT Automation, Email Automation, Test Tools, Software Testing, Cloud API, Scripting Languages, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Ethics, Scalability, Python Programming, File I/O, Productivity

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Switches, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Graph Theory, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    455 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Encryption, Configuration Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gen AI Apps: Transform Your Work

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Enterprise Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Infectious Disease Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infection Control, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, R Programming, Public Health, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Model Optimization, Differential Equations, Data Modeling, Immunology, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to Use Lookup Reference Math and Text Functions in Excel: Coursera
  • An Introduction to Programming using Python: University of Leeds
  • Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users: Workday
  • Business Analytics Executive Overview: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI para docentes: Transforma tu enseñanza con ChatGPT: Universidades Anáhuac
  • FinTech Risk Management: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Queen Mary University of London
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms: University of Colorado System
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1: Pearson

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