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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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    IBM

    Relational Database Administration Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Apache Airflow, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, SQL, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Markdown

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Style Guides, Web Development, Technical Writing

    4.3
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    IT Risk Assessment Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Continuity, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Business Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Program Financial Planning with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Planning, Innovation, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Diagram Design, Productivity Software, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    Advanced Strategic Threat Intelligence Research & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Communication, Infrastructure Security, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Restful API, Software Design, JSON, Software Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CJE: Certified Jenkins Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Software Configuration Management, Containerization, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Requirements Analysis, Version Control, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Understand Big O Notation in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Analysis, Simulations, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tinder

    Let's Talk Consent

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Assertiveness, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Safety and Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Network Security, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Site Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Test Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Experimentation, Research Reports, Structural Analysis, Analytical Testing, Construction, Engineering Practices, Penetration Testing, Engineering Calculations, Data Analysis Software, Technical Standard

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Relational Database Administration Capstone Project: IBM
  • Learn Markdown: Scrimba
  • IT Risk Assessment Practices: Packt
  • Program Financial Planning with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Advanced Strategic Threat Intelligence Research & Reporting: Starweaver
  • Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21: Packt
  • Exam Prep CJE: Certified Jenkins Engineer: Whizlabs
  • Understand Big O Notation in Python: Duke University
  • Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Let's Talk Consent: Tinder

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