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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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    Duke University

    Introduction to Flask framework

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Applications, Package and Software Management, Web Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Program Development, Development Environment, Restful API, Python Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 2: Async JS, APIs, Operators, Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Flask (Web Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training

    Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, Process Improvement and Optimization, Project Scoping, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Process Improvement, Solution Design, Waste Minimization, Project Documentation, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assessment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Big Data Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Data Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, Data Storage Technologies, MongoDB, Databases, Data Ethics, Data Architecture, Database Management Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Computing

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Virtualization Foundations: Core Concepts and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: vSphere DRS & HA, vSphere Networking and Storage, vSAN ESA, VMware ESX Servers, VMware vSAN, vCenter Server, vCenter Server Management, Patch Management, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, iSCSI Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Package and Software Management, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Git and GitHub Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Git (Version Control System), Devops Tools, Docker (Software), Containerization, SonarQube, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitHub, Version Control, Application Deployment, Jenkins, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, IT Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Authentications, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Linux, Linux Commands, Encryption, Microsoft Windows, Data Persistence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Securing and Integrating Components of your Application 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, API Gateway, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud-Based Integration, Authentications, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, API Design, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Authorization (Computing)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Generative AI for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Email Automation, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Business Marketing, Microsoft Copilot, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Logic, Business Strategy, AI Workflows, Business, Business Process Improvement, Business Software

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Reviews and Test Automation: Techniques & Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Test Automation, Test Planning, Scripting, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Testing, Software Technical Review, Scripting Languages, Test Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Maintainability, Automation, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Application Frameworks

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Flask framework: Duke University
  • Advanced JavaScript 2: Async JS, APIs, Operators, Objects: Scrimba
  • Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot: Coursera
  • Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training: Packt
  • Big Data Technologies: Illinois Tech
  • Virtualization Foundations: Core Concepts and Architecture: Board Infinity
  • Advanced Git and GitHub Practices: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Securing and Integrating Components of your Application 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 7: Pearson

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