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Application Security Courses

Application Security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) integration, and penetration testing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and static analysis tools, showing how these resources are used to identify and mitigate security risks in applications.


Popular Application Security Courses and Certifications


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    Duke University

    Advanced Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Vector Databases, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Pipelines, MySQL, Data Import/Export

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Access an EC2 instance shell from the AWS console

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Cloud Hosting, Public Cloud, Linux Servers, Apache, Remote Access Systems

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, HR Tech, Compensation Strategy, Human Resources Software, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Payroll Systems, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Human Resources, Operational Efficiency, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Employee Engagement, Social Media Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    MCP - Model Content Protocol

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Integrations, AI Security, Enterprise Architecture, Scalability, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Servers, Interoperability, Server Side, Authentications, System Design and Implementation, Enterprise Security, Performance Tuning

    2.1
    Rating, 2.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Document Management, Data Management, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Record Keeping, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Procedure Development, Program Evaluation, End User Training and Support, Auditing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Windows Servers, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Web Servers, Active Directory, Digital Communications, Microsoft Servers, Network Infrastructure, Authentications, Server Administration, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Data Migration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, System Programming, Systems Analysis, Embedded Systems, Requirements Analysis, Operating Systems, Linux, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Performance Testing, System Monitoring, Systems Integration, Computer Vision

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    LangChain and Workflow Design Course

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Hugging Face, Prompt Engineering, Embeddings, AI Security, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Automation, Memory Management

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Development, Innovation, Product Management, Team Management, Product Planning, Team Performance Management, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Team Building, Corporate Strategy, Market Opportunities, Technology Roadmaps, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology

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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Hosting a Static Website (HTML/CSS/Javascript) in AWS S3

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Version Control, Software Versioning, Web Language, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Public Cloud, Web Presence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Digital Transformation, Ledgers (Accounting), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Information Privacy, Transaction Processing, Cost Reduction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    API Testing with Karate Framework

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Advanced Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Access an EC2 instance shell from the AWS console: Coursera
  • GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll: Coursera
  • MCP - Model Content Protocol: Coursera
  • Introduction to Privacy - Part 2: Infosec
  • Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch: Packt
  • Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • LangChain and Workflow Design Course: Simplilearn
  • Strategic Product Development: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hosting a Static Website (HTML/CSS/Javascript) in AWS S3: Coursera

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