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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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    Microsoft

    Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Statistical Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Code Reusability, Data Storage, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Technologies, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, User Provisioning, OS Process Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, System Monitoring, System Support, Network Administration, General Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introdução ao Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Internet Of Things, Social Network Analysis, Text Mining, Apache Hadoop, Business Intelligence, Social Media Analytics, Data Management, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Infrastructure, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Science, Fraud detection, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Payment Systems, Governance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Inclusion, Banking Services, Financial Systems, Payment Processing, Innovation, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Angular 17 Overview & Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Development Environment

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering PCB Design and Layout

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Model Deployment, CI/CD, Electronics, Security Engineering, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Routing Protocols, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Design Software

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Design Thinking, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Model Optimization, Tensorflow, Logistic Regression

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    HR Leadership and Competencies: From Foundations to Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Talent Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Human Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Human Capital, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Software, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Professionalism, Professional Networking, Lifelong Learning, Time Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Networking Fundamentals & Network Access: Packt
  • Programming Fundamentals in Swift: Meta
  • Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms: Illinois Tech
  • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
  • Introdução ao Big Data: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services: INSEAD
  • Angular 17 Overview & Basics: LearnQuest
  • Mastering PCB Design and Layout: Coursera
  • Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products: University of California San Diego

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