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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Support, Technical Support, Health Informatics, Information Technology Operations, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Change Control, Medical Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, General Networking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    207 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Custom Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Marketing, Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Bases de Inteligencia Artificial para Todos

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, IBM Cloud, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, No-Code Development, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, AI literacy, Context Management, Artificial Neural Networks, Cloud Applications, WordPress

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    448 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    AI Project Leadership: Definition to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Coordination, Functional Requirement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Interpersonal Communications, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Quality Assurance and Control, Strategic Communication, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Plan Execution, Business Requirements, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Metrics, Software Development Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Líder de IA generativa (Generative AI Leader)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Google Workspace, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Productivity Software, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Program Development, FinTech, Application Development, Command-Line Interface

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Shell Script, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Data Storage, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Regression Analysis in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Plot (Graphics)

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAP

    Requirements Gathering and Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Verification And Validation, Business Analysis Tools, Acceptance Testing, Project Documentation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Communications, Interviewing Skills

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Financial Accounting Explained

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Business Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Irvine

    Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Data Management, Learning Management Systems, Virtual Environment, Digital pedagogy, Test Tools, Authentications, Technology Strategies, Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    508 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Structures, File Management, Computer Programming, Data Store, Memory Management, Computer Science, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
  • Custom Reports in Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Bases de Inteligencia Artificial para Todos: IBM
  • AI Project Leadership: Definition to Delivery: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Líder de IA generativa (Generative AI Leader): Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++: University of London
  • Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job: Packt
  • Modern Regression Analysis in R: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Requirements Gathering and Documentation: SAP
  • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera

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