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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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    University of Michigan

    Building Database Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, Database Application, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Authentications, Web Applications, SQL, Server Side, Application Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Tuning, Interviewing Skills, Presentations

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    C# Programming for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Prototyping, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Application Design, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Application Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Architecture, Technical Design, Conceptual Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Snake Game in Python with Pygame: Build & Customize

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Python Programming, Debugging, Development Testing, Animation and Game Design, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Business Logic, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Quantitative Research, Data Manipulation, Statistical Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphical Tools, Simulations, Data Structures, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for marketing professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, No-Code Development, Productivity, Marketing Automation, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Operations, Workflow Management, MarTech, AI Personalization, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Transformation, LLM Application, Marketing, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Automation, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Photography, Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Image Quality, Photo Editing, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Debugging, System Programming, Scripting, Windows PowerShell, Computer Architecture, Excel Macros, Linux, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Develop Intelligent AI Agents with OpenAI

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, LangGraph, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Semantic Web, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Text Mining, Verification And Validation, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Big Data, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Application Deployment, Marketing Analytics, DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Development, Network Planning And Design, Data Analysis, Software Development Tools, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Building Database Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports: Google
  • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Object-Oriented Design: University of Alberta
  • Snake Game in Python with Pygame: Build & Customize: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AI agents and creator tools for marketing professionals: AI Business School
  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language: IBM

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