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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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    Packt

    The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Development Tools, Computational Logic

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    Machine Learning Implementation and Operations in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, Scalability, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technical Design, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Continuous Monitoring

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Building AI Applications with Haystack

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LLM Application, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Data Pipelines

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    GenAI Chatbots: Create and Deploy OpenAI-Powered Chatbots

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, User Interface (UI)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Governance, Health Care, Health Technology, Data Quality, Medical Records, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Policy, Interoperability, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Telehealth, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Equity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Data Governance with Dataplex Universal Catalog

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Strategy, Information Management, Metadata Management, Governance, Data Security, Data Integration, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data Visualization with Python & R for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Graphing, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming, NumPy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Microservices Design, Communication, and Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, API Gateway, Scalability, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Databases, API Design, Restful API, Software Design Patterns, NoSQL, GraphQL, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Individuals in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Employee Performance Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CLCOR (350-801) v1.2 Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Collaborative Software, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Session Initiation Protocols, Network Routing, System Configuration, Telecommunications, Configuration Management, Network Performance Management, Endpoint Security, Cloud Management, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, User Provisioning, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Blended Learning Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Student Engagement, Digital Transformation, Collaborative Software, Curriculum Development, Teaching, digital literacy, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Planning, Research, Auditing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Maryland, College Park

    AI in Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, Customer Insights, Business Ethics, Predictive Analytics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast: Packt
  • Machine Learning Implementation and Operations in AWS: Whizlabs
  • Building AI Applications with Haystack: DeepLearning.AI
  • GenAI Chatbots: Create and Deploy OpenAI-Powered Chatbots: Coursera
  • Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials : Starweaver
  • Data Governance with Dataplex Universal Catalog: Google Cloud
  • Data Visualization with Python & R for Engineers: Northeastern University
  • Microservices Design, Communication, and Data Handling: Packt
  • Challenges of Leading Individuals in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • CLCOR (350-801) v1.2 Video Training Series: Packt

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