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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Data Literacy, Data Access, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Processing, Typography, Data Wrangling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Mathematics for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, electromagnetics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking, Mechanics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Educational Materials, Writing, Literacy, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, digital literacy, Instructional Design, Language Learning, Collaboration, Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Designing and Integrating Secure Power Platform Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Continuity Planning, Solution Architecture, Data Loss Prevention, Disaster Recovery, Data Modeling, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Business Continuity, Database Design, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, Systems Integration, Design Strategies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Content Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Testing, Debugging, and Microservices with NestJS

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, API Gateway, Node.JS, API Testing, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Restful API, Debugging, Integration Testing, Software Testing, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Code Coverage, Application Deployment, Javascript, Performance Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Build an AI-Powered Document Summarizer & Q&A System

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Token Optimization, Embeddings, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Text Mining, Model Evaluation, Unstructured Data, Large Language Modeling, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Vector Databases, API Design, Metadata Management, Docker (Software), Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Python for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Data Literacy, Application Development, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Computer Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Package and Software Management, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard Creation, Data Mapping, Graphing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Forecasting, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Sales Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Trend Analysis, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, AI Enablement

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Software Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Analytics with Excel: Johns Hopkins University
  • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis: University of Toronto
  • Mathematics for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • Designing and Integrating Secure Power Platform Solutions: Packt
  • Testing, Debugging, and Microservices with NestJS: Packt
  • Build an AI-Powered Document Summarizer & Q&A System: Board Infinity
  • AI Python for Beginners: DeepLearning.AI
  • Data Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Supply Chain Planning: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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