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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 California San Diego

    Advanced Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Routing, Application Design, Application Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

    Skills you'll gain: Taxonomy, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    660 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Data Quality, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    201 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, HTML and CSS, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, JSON, Semantic Web

    4.1
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, File I/O, Build Tools, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Structures, File Systems, Computer Programming, Web Services, File Management, Java, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Building Powerful Reports and Dashboards in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Report Writing, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Management, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Risk Management, System Monitoring, Federal Information Security Management Act, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Database Engineer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Systems, Databases, Database Application, Database Software, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, Data Presentation, SQL, Tableau Software, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Privacy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Continuous Monitoring, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Information Assurance, Document Management, Security Controls, Threat Management, Health Information Management, Security Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Management, Cyber Governance, Incident Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Estimation, Simulations, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Components, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Database Theory, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Store, Cloud Storage, Analytics, Data Storage, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Data Structures in Java: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based: University of Minnesota
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introduction to Web Development: Microsoft
  • Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • Building Powerful Reports and Dashboards in Power BI: Microsoft
  • NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks: Packt
  • Database Engineer Capstone: Meta
  • Privacy Fundamentals: Infosec
  • Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder

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