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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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    Atlassian

    Version Control with Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, Software Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Collaborative Software

    4.7
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    3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Meta Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9.8K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Excel Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Productivity Software, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Management, Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Human Factors (Security), Software As A Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Dynamics 365 Business Central Development Quick Start

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Microsoft 365, Docker (Software), Virtual Environment, Software As A Service, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Git (Version Control System), Business Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Incident Response and Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Suporte em TI do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, OSI Models, Desktop Support, Application Security, Security Strategy, Network Administration, Server Administration, Security Awareness, Network Security, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7.3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Blender 4.4 Foundations - Fundamental Blender Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Software Installation, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, System Configuration, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Version Control with Git: Atlassian
  • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • Excel Essentials: Packt
  • Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors: University of Colorado System
  • Microsoft Cloud Support Associate: Microsoft
  • Dynamics 365 Business Central Development Quick Start: Packt
  • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM
  • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox: Johns Hopkins University

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