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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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    Coursera

    Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Java, Data Access, Data Store, Database Application, Database Development, Java Programming, Databases, Software Development, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Mobilités et véhicules électriques

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Economic Development, Sustainable Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Market Dynamics, Economics, Market Analysis, Environmental Science, Public Policies, Financial Inclusion, Pollution Prevention, Cost Benefit Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    P

    Packt

    Learn to Code with Ruby

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Test Tools, Application Design, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Computational Logic, Software Installation, Other Programming Languages

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Cybersecurity, Case Studies, Automation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Conspiracy Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Storytelling, Case Studies, Content Creation, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychological Evaluations, Public History, Media and Communications, World History, European History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    SSCP Fundamentals and Access Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Security Awareness, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Ethics, Information Technology Operations, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Data Security, User Provisioning, Multi-Factor Authentication, Change Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Objective-C (Programming Language), Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Servers, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Google IT 지원 수료증 이수 과정

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, OSI Models, Cloud Management, Technical Support, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Operating Systems, Help Desk Support, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    EDUCBA

    Apply Cryptocurrency Trading Skills Using Binance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Market Data, Blockchain, Portfolio Risk, Order Management, Risk Management, User Accounts, Compliance Management, Authentications, Regulatory Compliance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Account Management, Liquidation, Digital Assets, Verification And Validation, Multi-Factor Authentication, Wealth Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, Software Design, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development Tools, Technical Design, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Ideation, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Communication Systems, System Implementation, Systems Integration

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting: Files, Inheritance, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Persistence, NumPy, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Query Languages, Databases, Object Oriented Design, Data Import/Export, Data Access, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Build Automation and Continuous Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Artifactory, Apache Maven, CI/CD, DevOps, Devops Tools, Build Tools, Java, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Software Installation, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC: Coursera
  • Mobilités et véhicules électriques: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
  • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt
  • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • SSCP Fundamentals and Access Controls: Packt
  • Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift: University of California, Irvine
  • Google IT 지원 수료증 이수 과정: Google
  • Apply Cryptocurrency Trading Skills Using Binance: EDUCBA
  • Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego

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