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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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    STARWEAVER

    Deception As a Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Patch Management, Configuration Management

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Redshift, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Apache Cassandra, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Redis, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with AWS Audit Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Security Architecture Review, Continuous Monitoring

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Developing a Roadmap Timeline in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Timelines, Product Roadmaps, Microsoft 365, Presentations, Technology Roadmaps, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, User Accounts, Business Process Management, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Application Development 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Application Development, Data Store, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Software Development, Data Storage, Cloud Platforms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Training AI with Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Data Collection, Data Capture, Classification Algorithms, Experimentation, Data Validation, Amazon Web Services, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Pipelines, Research, Supervised Learning, Technical Communication, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Driving Operational Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Operations, Business Operations, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Process Management, Business Process Management, Return On Investment, Customer Retention, Resource Utilization, Loss Prevention, Customer experience improvement

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Computational Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Project Tracker with Airtable

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Theory, Databases, Database Design, Database Software, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Database Application, Collaboration, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Software Documentation, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Video Production, Prototyping, Digital Publishing, User Interface (UI)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Deception As a Defense: STARWEAVER
  • AWS: Databases: Whizlabs
  • Getting Started with AWS Audit Manager: Amazon Web Services
  • Developing a Roadmap Timeline in PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Application Development 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Training AI with Humans: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project: University of Washington
  • Driving Operational Performance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera
  • Foundations of Python Programming: Packt

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