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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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    Coursera

    Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Scala Programming, Build Tools, Software Development, Software Installation, Software Engineering

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Amazon Web Services

    Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Business Consulting, Relationship Management, Consulting, Amazon Web Services, Technical Consulting, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Relationship Management, Project Management, Brand Management, Analysis, Active Listening, Requirements Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Infosec

    Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Cybersecurity Career Ladder

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Priorities, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, Security Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Emory University

    Introduction to Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Text Mining, Consumer Behaviour, Data Mining, Social Network Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Unstructured Data, Trend Analysis, Research

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Data Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    225 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your First GUI App With Java

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Application Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Java, Software Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    M

    Microsoft

    The R Programming Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Scripting

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Financial Services, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Investments, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Big Data, Data Science, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AWS Cloudfront: Serve content from multiple S3 buckets

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Distributed Computing, Content Management Systems, System Configuration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Continuous Integration (CI) Insight for Agile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Jenkins, Test Automation, GitLab, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Agile Software Development, Unit Testing, DevSecOps, Integration Testing, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Application Deployment, Application Security, Automation, Debugging, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA: Coursera
  • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services
  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
  • The Cybersecurity Career Ladder: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Introduction to Social Media Analytics: Emory University
  • Introduction to Python Fundamentals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build Your First GUI App With Java: Coursera
  • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
  • ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux: Interactive Brokers
  • AWS Cloudfront: Serve content from multiple S3 buckets: Coursera

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