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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

    Introduction to HTML5

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Verification And Validation, Web Design and Development, Cloud Hosting, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Semantic Web, Responsive Web Design, Integrated Development Environments, Web Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    28K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Network Virtualization & SDN: Secure & Automate OpenFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, IT Automation, Automation, Network Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Cryptographic Protocols, Python Programming, IT Management, Pandas (Python Package)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Prompting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Spreadsheet Software, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Correspondence, Complex Problem Solving, Report Writing, Solution Design, Document Management, Critical Thinking, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Change Control, Internal Auditing, Systems Development, Auditors Report, Risk Management, Risk Control, FinTech, Change Management, Risk Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Web Design, Ajax, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Javascript, Frontend Performance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Server Side, Semantic Web, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Project Execution: Running the Project

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Team Management, Project Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Issue Tracking, Team Building, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Project Management Software, Project Risk Management, Data Storytelling, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Purview Data Protection, Compliance Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft 365, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Records Management, Cloud Security, Information Management, Data Security, Cloud Management, Document Management, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cloud Applications, Encryption, Regulatory Compliance, Email Security, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage, User Provisioning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Securing Accounts and Preventing Attacks in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Network Security, Risk Management, Social Skills, Business Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, File I/O, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Technical Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures

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

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Enterprise AI Governance, Ethics & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, AI Security, Governance, Compliance Auditing, Data Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Data Governance, Performance Measurement, ISO/IEC 27001, Internal Auditing, Cloud Security, Policy Development, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Management, Threat Modeling

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    PwC

    Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Presentation, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Target Market, Oral Expression, Data Cleansing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to HTML5: University of Michigan
  • Network Virtualization & SDN: Secure & Automate OpenFlow: Coursera
  • Google Prompting Essentials: Google
  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Project Execution: Running the Project: Google
  • Microsoft Purview Data Protection, Compliance Implementation: Whizlabs
  • AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: Amazon Web Services
  • Securing Accounts and Preventing Attacks in Business: John Wiley & Sons
  • Learn to Program: The Fundamentals: University of Toronto

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