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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.


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Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Davis

    Visual Analytics with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Tree Maps, Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Histogram, Scatter Plots, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Forecasting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Firewall

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    458 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Hybrid AI Search Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Model Evaluation, Software Development, Unit Testing, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Architecture Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Load Balancing, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn C# by Building Applications

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Programming Principles, Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, File I/O, Application Development, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Unit Testing, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn How to Code: The Complete Core Java Programming Course

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Unix Commands, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, SQL, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Mobile Development, Design Research, React.js, Web Development Tools, Javascript

    4.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Securing Systems and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Firewall, Windows PowerShell, Hardening, Threat Detection, Linux, Penetration Testing, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, System Configuration, IT Automation, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Infrastructure

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Email Automation

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    14K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Python for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Data Persistence, Scripting, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Heat Maps, Box Plots, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Visual Analytics with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks: University of Colorado System
  • Hybrid AI Search Workflows: Coursera
  • Network Architecture Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Learn C# by Building Applications: Packt
  • Learn How to Code: The Complete Core Java Programming Course: Packt
  • Meta React Native: Meta
  • Securing Systems and Networks: Packt
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project: Microsoft
  • Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python: University of Michigan

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