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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing

    4.7 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Development, Patient-centered Care, Process Management, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Writing, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    4.6 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Statements in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, SQL, Data Import/Export

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Test Tools, Survey Creation, Instructional Design, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Education Software and Technology, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis

    4.8 stars, 149 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (149) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    SAS

    SAS Machine Learning Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Preprocessing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Probability & Statistics, Data Processing, Statistical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Workflow Management, Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 105 reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (105) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Machine Learning, Web Frameworks, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Data Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.3 stars, 310 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (310) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Configuration Management

    4.6 stars, 331 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (331) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Data Visualization Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, R (Software), Data Mapping, Graphing, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

    3.9 stars, 158 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (158) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • R

    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis, Text Mining

    4.7 stars, 220 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (220) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • B

    Berklee

    Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Classroom Management, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration

    4.6 stars, 105 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (105) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, UI/UX Strategy, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Application Design, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Prototyping

    4.5 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Systems Development, Process Modeling, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Business Analysis, Functional Requirement, Software Design, Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis Tools, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Software Development, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Financial Statements in Power BI: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • SAS Machine Learning Engineer: SAS
  • Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics: University of California San Diego
  • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games: University of Colorado System
  • Building Data Visualization Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2): Rice University
  • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee

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