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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

    User Experience Research and Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Research, User Experience, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Design Research, Interaction Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Web Analytics, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Epic Games

    Epic Games Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, 3D Assets, User Experience Design, Computer Graphics, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Prototyping

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    548 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Demography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    3.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Build Distributed Storage with GlusterFS on Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Virtual Machines, Distributed Computing, Linux, Performance Tuning, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Storage, File Systems, Servers, System Support, Data Storage Technologies, Software Installation, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Scenario Testing, Network Security, Technical Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Project Management (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Backlogs, Project Closure, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Control, Project Controls, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Quality Control, Requirements Analysis, Change Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona

    Audio Signal Processing for Music Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Open Source Technology, Data Analysis Software, Python Programming, NumPy, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    294 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    6.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • User Experience Research and Design: University of Michigan
  • Epic Games Game Design: Epic Games
  • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
  • Build Distributed Storage with GlusterFS on Linux: Packt
  • Network Systems Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • Competitive Strategy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response: LearnQuest
  • Google Project Management (PT): Google
  • Leadership: Infosec

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