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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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    Packt

    Foundations of Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Test Tools, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O

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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    React Native: Developing Android and iOS Apps

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, Mobile Development Tools, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, React Redux, Application Development, React.js, Application Frameworks, Development Environment, Debugging, Context Management, Software Development, Data Persistence, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation

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    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Care Management, Patient Coordination, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Health Technology, Managed Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Primary Care, Health Policy, Data Integration, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI Security, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring

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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Discover the Possibilities

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Business Transformation, Data Integration, Case Studies, Technology Strategies, ChatGPT, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Large Language Modeling, Business Process Management

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics

    4.4
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, AI Integrations, Threat Detection, Incident Response, AI Security, AI literacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Security Testing, Risking

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals & Network Access

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), General Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Threat Detection

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Red Hat

    Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Supply Chain Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Process Optimization, Resource Utilization, Operations Management, Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Modern C++: Packt
  • IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging: IBM
  • React Native: Developing Android and iOS Apps: SkillUp
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective): Columbia University
  • Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models: Coursera
  • GenAI in Business: Discover the Possibilities: University of Michigan
  • Exam Prep PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate: Whizlabs
  • GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts: Coursera
  • Networking Fundamentals & Network Access: Packt
  • Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development: Red Hat

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