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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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    Board Infinity

    Full-Stack Java Dev with Spring & Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker (Software), Spring Boot, Continuous Integration, Configuration Management, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Software Documentation, Application Deployment, Java, API Design, Java Programming, API Gateway, Back-End Web Development, JUnit, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    API Development and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Restful API, API Testing, Data Validation, Authentications, OAuth, Cloud API, Microservices, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Application Lifecycle Management, Prometheus (Software), Grafana

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    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of DevOps and Git

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Devops Tools, DevOps, Version Control, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Software Development, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Data, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Market Data, Forecasting, Performance Metric, Analytics, Financial Trading, Performance Analysis, Financial Analysis, R Programming, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Trend Analysis, Investment Management, Investments, R (Software), Risk Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Web Servers, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Application Deployment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    224 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDHEC Business School

    Introduction to EdTech

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, AI literacy, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Investments, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.6
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Access, Business Intelligence, Query Languages, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Security Controls, File Management, File Systems, Key Management, Encryption

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Database Theory, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Store, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Lakes, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Cloud Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Innovation, Environment, Transportation Operations, Electrical Substation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fudan University

    基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development Tools, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Animations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Graphic Techniques, Cross Platform Development, Scripting

    4.7
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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

  • Full-Stack Java Dev with Spring & Spring Boot: Board Infinity
  • API Development and Architecture: Edureka
  • Foundations of DevOps and Git: Packt
  • Applying Data Analytics in Finance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server: Coursera
  • Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities: Coursera
  • Introduction to EdTech: EDHEC Business School
  • SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute
  • AWS: Storage: Whizlabs
  • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft

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