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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 Virginia Darden School Foundation

    The Strategist's Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Dynamics

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Geospatial Information and Technology, Medical Imaging, Estimation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms

    4.6
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Estructuras de datos de Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Development Environment, Data Storage

    4.8
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    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Network Function Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Linux, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Financial Modeling, Mortgage Loans, Timelines

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Copilot for Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Incident Management and Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Telecommuting, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Problem Management, Security Awareness, Employee Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Information Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Data Validation

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Market Microstructure

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Securities Trading, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Equities, Market Data, Technical Analysis, Financial Regulation, Order Processing, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cloud Architecture Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Containerization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Strategist's Challenge: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Estructuras de datos de Python: University of Michigan
  • Network Function Virtualization: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel: Coursera
  • Copilot for Power BI : Microsoft
  • Incident Management and Continuous Improvement: LearnQuest
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Market Microstructure: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

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