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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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    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Probability, Probability Distribution

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    798 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Logistic Regression, Python Programming, Data Visualization Software

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    714 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Systems Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    311 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UiPath

    RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Version Control, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    401 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Web Scraping, Data Synthesis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, AI Enablement, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Prompt Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    352 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Ideation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design, Peer Review, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Qualitative Research, Mockups

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Algorithms, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Preprocessing, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, AI Enablement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    897 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Leadership Development, Business Administration, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Employee Coaching, People Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    400 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Quantitative Research, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Process Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Physics, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Open Source Technology, Simulations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Unix Shell, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Security Controls, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University at Buffalo

    Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Minitab, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Process Analysis, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Matlab

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Cloud Engineering, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
  • Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL
  • RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath: UiPath
  • ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • User Interface Design: University of Minnesota
  • Ethics in the Age of AI: LearnQuest
  • Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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