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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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    Total Seminars

    CompTIA A+ Core 1

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Desktop Support, Virtual Machines, Network Support, Virtualization, Computer Displays, Cloud Computing, Hardware Troubleshooting, Mobile Security, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Help Desk Support, Computer Literacy, Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Computer Security, Data Storage Technologies

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Digging Deeper into Audience Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Driving engagement, Web Analytics, Benchmarking, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting, Journey Mapping, Customer Retention, Trend Analysis, Marketing

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Gen AI for Executives Course - Gen AI Adoption

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, AI Enablement, Employee Retention, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Talent Management, Security Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Integrations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Workforce Development

    ★ 4.4 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Coursera

    Building Students Math Skills with iKnowit

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology

    ★ 4.8 (47) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing

    ★ 4.7 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Proficiency

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Design, Query Languages

    ★ 4.6 (167) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Architecting in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Disaster Recovery, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Systems Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Network Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, Business Continuity Planning, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Serverless Computing, Security Architecture Review, Business Continuity

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to GitHub Actions

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Automation, GitHub, YAML, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Code Reusability, Software Testing

    ★ 3.2 (23) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Advanced Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, File I/O, Unit Testing, Java Programming, Debugging, Java, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Test Case, Cryptographic Protocols, Authentications, Application Security, Data Import/Export, Cryptography, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Encryption

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI Chatbots: Create and Deploy OpenAI-Powered Chatbots

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, OpenAI, LLM Application, Dashboard Creation, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Development, Web Applications, Interactive Data Visualization, UI Components

    ★ 4.3 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, System Programming, Systems Analysis, Embedded Systems, Requirements Analysis, Unix, Operating Systems, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, System Monitoring, Computer Vision, Image Analysis

    ★ 3.9 (9) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Teams, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Excellence, Microsoft Windows, Test Tools, Interactive Learning, Software Development Tools, Devops Tools

    ★ 4.4 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • CompTIA A+ Core 1: Total Seminars
  • Digging Deeper into Audience Reports in Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Microsoft Gen AI for Executives Course - Gen AI Adoption: Microsoft
  • Building Students Math Skills with iKnowit: Coursera
  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Oracle SQL Proficiency: LearnQuest
  • Architecting in AWS: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to GitHub Actions: Duke University
  • Core Java - Advanced Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • GenAI Chatbots: Create and Deploy OpenAI-Powered Chatbots: Coursera

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