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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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    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Operations and Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Hardening, Threat Detection, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions)

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Business Analytics, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Banking, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Services

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    413 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Salesforce Sales Development Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Time Management, Business Writing, Salesforce, Writing, Productivity, Cold Calling, Sales Prospecting, Growth Mindedness, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Sales Enablement, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Sales

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    594 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Application, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, SQL, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    556 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Top Ten Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Application Security, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, Cryptography, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Hardening

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    455 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Arduino y algunas aplicaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    630 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, digital literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Journalism, Data Sharing, Big Data, Information Privacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Conditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Database Development, Database Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Web Development, SQL, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Security, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    784 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    576 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Cybersecurity Operations and Controls: LearnKartS
  • 大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions): National Taiwan University
  • Salesforce Sales Development Representative: Salesforce
  • Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask: Coursera
  • Cloud Top Ten Risks: University of Minnesota
  • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
  • Arduino y algunas aplicaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?: University of Copenhagen
  • Conditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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