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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

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Visualization, Data Store, Web Scraping, Database Management, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, SQL, File I/O, Test Case, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Open source Data Engineering with Spark, dbt & Airflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Ansible, Cloud Security, Diagram Design, Data Validation, Database Design, Apache Airflow, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Interviewing Skills, Apache Spark, PySpark, CI/CD, Docker (Software), SQL, Workflow Management, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Agile Project Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Restful API, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Applications, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Postman API Platform, Continuous Deployment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 2

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Front-End Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, GitHub Copilot, Mobile Development, Semantic Web, Git (Version Control System)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Java Development with Databases 

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java, NoSQL, Database Development, Spring Framework, SQL, Database Systems, Databases, Database Design, Application Frameworks, Java Programming, Data Access, Database Management, Relational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Software Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automated Report Generation with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Digital Transformation, Automation, Generative AI, Business Reporting, Business Process Automation, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Data Literacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, LLM Application, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, LangChain, Threat Detection, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Generative AI, Embeddings, LangGraph, Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Containerization, API Gateway, Devops Tools, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, DevOps, Development Environment, Debugging, YAML, Software Installation, Network Routing, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Social Engineering Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Data Collection, Security Awareness, Persuasive Communication, Email Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Brute-force attacks, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis, SQL

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    Cybersecurity Governance: 16 Steps with NIST & ISO

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Cloud Standards, Risk Management Framework, IT Management, Information Privacy, Security Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
  • Open source Data Engineering with Spark, dbt & Airflow: Coursera
  • Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile: IBM
  • Learn Python: 2: Scrimba
  • Front-End Web Development for Beginners: University of Washington
  • Java Development with Databases : SkillUp
  • Automated Report Generation with Generative AI: Coursera
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 8: Pearson
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Pearson
  • Social Engineering Expert: Packt

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