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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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    Google Cloud

    Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Lifecycle Management, Authorization (Computing), Web Services, Application Deployment, Software Documentation, Security Controls, Middleware, Software Versioning, Application Security, Data Security

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Mathematical Modeling

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    AI Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Docker (Software), Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Token Optimization, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Debugging, Serverless Computing, Software As A Service, Model Context Protocol, Amazon Web Services, Large Language Modeling, Rust (Programming Language), Code Review, Natural Language Processing, GitHub

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, General Networking, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Proxy Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Social Media

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Fundamentals of Gen AI Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Fraud detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, AI literacy, Threat Detection, AI Integrations, Incident Response, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Awareness, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Security Strategy, Incident Management, Security Controls, AI Workflows, LLM Application

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Zero Trust Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Network Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Policies, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Network Monitoring, Public Key Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Programming Principles, Software Documentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    AI for Brainstorming and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI literacy, Product Planning, AI Workflows, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Google Workspace, Responsible AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Incident Response: Triage, Containment & Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Malware Protection, Crisis Intervention, Triage, Technical Communication, Resilience, Record Keeping, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Google
  • Introduction to Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • AI Tooling: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone: Kennesaw State University
  • Fundamentals of Gen AI Cybersecurity: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Zero Trust Architectures: Edureka
  • Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • AI for Brainstorming and Planning: Google

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