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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

    Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, DevOps, Cloud Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Service Oriented Architecture, Data Architecture, Database Management Systems, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), NoSQL, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Service Design

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Anthropic

    Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Server Side, Event-Driven Programming, Application Deployment

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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Get Started with HubSpot

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Team Building, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Team Management, Customer Relationship Management, Email Automation, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Sales Development, Customer Service, Sales Support

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    JetBrains

    Build a Game with an AI Coding Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Game Design, Code Review, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Project Planning, Javascript, Software Development, Product Development, Web Development, Product Design, Animations, Visual Design, Interactive Data Visualization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Research, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI literacy, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Automation, Data Security

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Development, Social Sciences, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Problem Solving, Innovation, Adult Education, Productivity, Workflow Management, Social Sciences, Productivity Software, Collaboration, Quick Learning, Operational Efficiency, Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, World History, Personal Development, Sociology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arm

    Introduction to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Agile Projects: Developing Tasks with Taiga

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management Software, Project Management, Product Development, Value Propositions, Product Design, Customer experience improvement, Stakeholder Communications

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Nmap for Penetration Testing: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Scanning, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Security Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Test Script Development, Scripting, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Construction aspects of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Construction, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Building Design, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Architecture and Construction, Industrial Design, Shop Drawing, Construction Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles: Packt
  • Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics: Anthropic
  • Get Started with HubSpot: Coursera
  • Build a Game with an AI Coding Agent: JetBrains
  • GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting: Coursera
  • GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work: Duke University
  • Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • 职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Introduction to AI: Arm
  • Agile Projects: Developing Tasks with Taiga: Coursera

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