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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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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Data Mapping, Real Time Data, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Epic Games

    Introduction to Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, User Experience Design, Program Development, Prototyping, Creativity

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    467 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building GenAI Applications and Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Hugging Face, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, CrewAI, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Vector Databases, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Embeddings, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Generative AI, Python Programming

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    136 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Encryption, User Accounts, Security Awareness, Safety and Security

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Google Professional Cloud Architect Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Big Data, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Load Balancing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Virtual Machines

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    531 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Price Negotiation, Writing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    732 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Interactive Dashboards with Streamlit and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Dashboard, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Data Science, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edge Impulse

    Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Model Evaluation, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Game Design: Epic Games
  • Building GenAI Applications and Agents: Coursera
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect Prep: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera
  • Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Create Interactive Dashboards with Streamlit and Python: Coursera

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