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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, Irvine

    Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Professionalism, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Spring, JPA, Testing, and Legacy Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Java, Apache Maven, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Gradle, Microservices, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Testing, Testability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Django with MySQL: Build & Deploy Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Authentications, Software Testing, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Debugging, Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), MySQL, Test Case, Web Development, Database Development, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Software Documentation, Test Automation, Document Management, File Management, Model View Controller

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Sustainable Cloud Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Software Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Data Management, DevOps, Data Storage, Performance Tuning, Maintainability, CI/CD, Data Centers, Resource Utilization, Capacity Management, Design Software, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Jupyter, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Delta PLC Simulation Unlocked

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Real Time Data, Computer Vision

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Scripting, Unix Shell, Software Testing, Linux Commands, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Management, OS Process Management, Automation, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Cybersecurity, Linux, Software Installation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Network Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Building Applications with Blazor Server & WASM

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, OAuth, Restful API, UI Components, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Validation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAP

    SAP Technology Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Project Management, Case Studies, Rapport Building, Technology Solutions, Project Implementation, Software As A Service, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Consultative Approaches, Solution Architecture, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications, Test Planning, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Technical Communication, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, LinkedIn

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity: University of California, Irvine
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Spring, JPA, Testing, and Legacy Microservices: Packt
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Django with MySQL: Build & Deploy Web Apps: EDUCBA
  • Sustainable Cloud Development : Packt
  • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
  • Delta PLC Simulation Unlocked: Packt
  • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System: Google
  • Kali Linux: Board Infinity

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