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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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    Coursera

    Create Your First Python Program From UST

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    AI for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Adobe Firefly, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Productivity, Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Unstructured Data, Prompt Engineering, Administrative Support, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Operational Efficiency, Project Schedules, Media Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pharmacy Experience, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Conflict Management, Pharmacy Operations, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacy Information System, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacy, Professionalism, Medication Administration, Medical Records, Physiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Servers, Authentications, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Science, JSON, Middleware

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    596 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build & Deploy a Tomcat Website: Design, Develop, Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Application Deployment, Apache Tomcat, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Application Servers, HTML and CSS, Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Servers, Email Automation, Usability, Interactive Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fracciones para la Educación Primaria con PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Arithmetic, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Digital pedagogy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Essential Design Principles for Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Color Theory, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Human Factors

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced SAS Programming, Macros & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Predictive Analytics, Automation, Data Integration, Advanced Analytics, Debugging, Statistical Programming, SQL, Statistical Methods, Report Writing, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Reporting, Data Access, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Data)

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Advanced Analytics, Data Processing, Enterprise Architecture, Automation, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Quality, Application Deployment, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Business Metrics, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Security Testing, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    AI for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Responsible AI, OpenAI API, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, LLM Application, OpenAI, HTML and CSS, ChatGPT, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, API Gateway, Web Applications, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Cloud Security, Data Ethics, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Advanced Golang Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Web Development, Web Services, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Microservices, Network Security, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera
  • AI for Productivity: Duke University
  • Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
  • Build & Deploy a Tomcat Website: Design, Develop, Deliver: EDUCBA
  • Fracciones para la Educación Primaria con PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Essential Design Principles for Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Advanced SAS Programming, Macros & Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Data): Coursera
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University

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