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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

    Agile Meets Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Usability Testing, Agile Project Management, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Software Development, Testability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    PostgreSQL 17: Core Concepts and Advanced SQL Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Management, Query Languages, JSON, Performance Tuning, Database Design, Data Access, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Analysis

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    462 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 1: Foundations of Robot Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Differential Equations

    4.7
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    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Programming Mobile Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, Kotlin, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Mobile Security, Data Persistence, Data Management, Geographic Information Systems, Restful API, Performance Tuning, Global Positioning Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Storage, Application Performance Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    QuickBooks - Payroll and Taxes

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Payroll Reporting, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Tax Management, Sales Tax, Tax Compliance, Accounting Software, Workforce Management, Tax Preparation, Compliance Reporting, Scheduling, Tax, Benefits Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Storage, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Jupyter

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development with Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, Conceptual Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    OCP Java SE 21 Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Oracle Databases, File Systems, Computational Logic, API Design, Data Structures, Software Design, File Management, Data Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Desktop Support, OS Process Management, Network Security, Package and Software Management, Information Technology, IT Automation, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, European History, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, electromagnetics, Research, Experimentation, Mechanics, Global Positioning Systems

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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

  • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • PostgreSQL 17: Core Concepts and Advanced SQL Techniques: Packt
  • Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Modern Robotics, Course 1: Foundations of Robot Motion: Northwestern University
  • Programming Mobile Devices: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE): EC-Council
  • QuickBooks - Payroll and Taxes: Packt
  • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
  • Game Design and Development with Unity: Michigan State University
  • OCP Java SE 21 Certification Preparation: John Wiley & Sons

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