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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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    Scrum.org

    Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills™

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Scrum (Software Development), Product Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, User Story, Business Requirements, AI Enablement, Prioritization, Business Planning, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Customer Insights, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Structure, Workforce Development, Security Management, Job Analysis, Professional Networking, Succession Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Process Control, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab, Algorithms, Engineering Calculations, Physics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Sales Enablement, Data Management, Sales Process, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Management, Customer Engagement, User Accounts, Customer Success Management, Marketing Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Automation, Business Reporting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Data Analytics for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Management, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Information Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, Organizational Structure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Access, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Storage, Organizational Effectiveness, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Program Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Complete React 19 Developer Course (incl. Next.js 16)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, React Redux, Frontend Performance, Full-Stack Web Development, Unit Testing, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Performance Tuning, Frontend Integration, Context Management, Javascript, Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Testing, Server Side, Web Applications, UI Components, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Procurement, Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Replit

    From Prototype to Product with Replit Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Collaborative Software, Secure Coding, Prototyping, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Product Improvement, Authentications, Product Development, Continuous Deployment, Application Development, Event Monitoring, Key Management, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Machine Learning for All

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Data Collection

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Prompt Engineering, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Copilot, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advances in Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Security Management, AI Security, Cyber Governance, Large Language Modeling, Risking, Verification And Validation, Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills™: Scrum.org
  • Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started: Kennesaw State University
  • Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control: Northwestern University
  • Salesforce Basics: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Data Analytics for Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Complete React 19 Developer Course (incl. Next.js 16): Packt
  • Engineering Project Management: Rice University
  • From Prototype to Product with Replit Pro: Replit
  • Machine Learning for All: University of London

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